While there should be one health supervisor for every 480 elementary students in schools, the Ministry of Education reports that about 7,000 health supervisors are active in schools across the country; a shortfall that is expected to be addressed by the end of the seventh development plan; a plan whose importance becomes increasingly evident in dealing with health issues in schools, including the lice problem among students.
ISNA is a semi-official Iranian news agency (Iranian Students News Agency). This is a translation of that outlet's own report; it is the outlet's account, not Artesh's finding.
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From the Lice Problem to Students' Dental Health; Only 7,000 Health Supervisors Active in Schools Nationwide
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November 6, 2026
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The Iranian Ministry of Education acknowledges a significant shortage of health supervisors in schools, with only 7,000 available for a much larger student population. This issue is particularly pressing as it relates to health concerns such as lice infestations among students.
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