Ali Nobakht, the head of the Health and Treatment Commission of the Parliament, has stated that exhumation could be conducted to investigate the case of Abbas Kiarostami, with the family's permission. According to Fars, the head of the Health and Treatment Commission said: "If complaints continue, exhumation must be done with the prosecutor's permission and an autopsy should be conducted." Bahman Kiarostami, the son of Abbas Kiarostami, reacted to the statements of the head of the Health Commission by providing a note to ILNA. In this note, he described the stages of his father's illness and treatment and expressed dissatisfaction with the head of the Health Commission for not properly studying Abbas Kiarostami's medical file, urging officials to review the entire file. Bahman Kiarostami also 'brotherly' requested officials not to announce anything they hear in an excited manner. He further postponed the discussion about exhumation until after the head of the Health and Treatment Commission has read the entire file. Mohammad Naim Aminifard, the spokesperson for the Health and Treatment Commission, also announced in an interview with Tasnim News Agency the formation of a committee consisting of representatives from the medical system, the Health Commission, and the Ministry of Health within the Medical System Organization, stating that the decision to exhume and conduct further investigations on Kiarostami's body falls within the commission's jurisdiction and is contingent upon the family's permission. In his note, Bahman Kiarostami also reminded the officials handling his father's medical case of the necessity of using 'public relations consultants and media advisors' for 'information filtering' to speak more judiciously and requested that they refrain from commenting until the medical system announces the results of the investigations. The death of Abbas Kiarostami on July 14 was the beginning of numerous controversies regarding possible errors in his treatment process. So far, various officials from the Ministry of Health, the medical system, and the Kiarostami family have expressed differing statements on this matter, and it seems that the relevant authorities have yet to convince Kiarostami's children regarding the existence or absence of issues in their father's treatment process.
Health Commission Head: Exhumation of Kiarostami Possible
Ali Nobakht, head of the Health Commission, suggested that Abbas Kiarostami's body could be exhumed for investigation if complaints persist, pending family consent. Bahman Kiarostami criticized the commission for not thoroughly reviewing his father's medical records and called for careful communication from officials. This situation highlights ongoing concerns about medical malpractice in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Ali Nobakht suggested that the body of Abbas Kiarostami could be exhumed for investigation into his treatment if complaints persist and with family consent. Bahman Kiarostami criticized the commission for not adequately reviewing his father's medical records and called for more careful communication from officials.
- Abbas Kiarostami passed away on July 14, 2016, leading to controversies regarding his medical treatment.
- The Health Commission is considering exhumation contingent upon family approval and further investigation.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Abbas Kiarostami was a renowned Iranian filmmaker whose death has raised questions about the quality of medical care in Iran. The discussions around his treatment reflect broader issues of trust in the healthcare system.
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