The Secretary-General of the Nurses' House reported security measures in the nursing system elections and stated that "since we were pursuing the issue of disqualified friends, we were also disqualified." Mohammad Sharifi-Moghadam emphasized that disqualification in this round has been "unprecedented" compared to previous rounds. According to Sharifi-Moghadam, those following up on the disqualification of other nurses, despite being approved in the first stage, were informed of their disqualification via phone call. He stated that the government wants a "passive organization." Sharifi-Moghadam remarked that engineering such elections is an insult to nurses, saying that "they want a passive organization and a tied-up institution under the Ministry of Health that does not protest anything." The Director General of Inspection at the Ministry of Health of the Islamic Republic mentioned that out of 4,114 candidates in this round of nursing system elections, 105 were disqualified, with the Ministry of Health confirming the qualifications of more than half of them during the appeal process. Nurses have protested their conditions in recent years, having held numerous demonstrations. The Free Workers' Union of Iran reported on Tuesday, April 17, 2023, that nurses in five provinces protested against the "government's violation in paying nursing tariffs" and chanted, "Incompetent minister resign, resign." According to this report, one nurse stated, "For 197 hours of mandatory work and 155 hours of overtime, we received 1,800,000 tomans as nursing service tariffs." The conditions of nurses have led to widespread emigration, with Sharifi-Moghadam stating in a conversation with the 'Khabar Online' website on February 7, 2023, that 200 nurses emigrate monthly due to economic pressures and discrimination, noting that reporting statistics in this area has led to various agencies obstructing individuals' migration. The slogan "We won't leave until we get our rights" was heard at a gathering of hospital nurses in Isfahan.
The 'Selection' Circle of the Islamic Republic Tightens; Disqualification in Nursing System Elections
The nursing system elections in Iran have seen unprecedented disqualifications, with the government accused of engineering a passive organization. Nurses are protesting against their working conditions and low pay, leading to widespread emigration. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between healthcare professionals and the Iranian government.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The nursing system elections in Iran faced unprecedented disqualifications of candidates, leading to accusations that the government is attempting to create a passive nursing organization. Nurses have been protesting their working conditions and low pay, which has resulted in significant emigration from the profession.
- 105 out of 4,114 candidates were disqualified in the recent elections.
- Nurses have been protesting against low pay and poor working conditions, with many emigrating due to economic pressures.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's healthcare system has been under strain due to economic challenges and mismanagement, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among healthcare workers, particularly nurses. The government’s control over professional organizations limits their ability to advocate for rights.
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