Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi
محمدرضا ظفرغندی
Minister of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education
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View Timeline →Iran Reports 18 Casualties from Recent US Airstrikes
US airstrikes in Iran resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals, as reported by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi. This incident highlights escalating tensions between the…
Iran's Health Minister Calls US-Israeli Strike on Lamerd Stadium a 'Clear Crime'
Iran's Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi condemned a US missile strike on a stadium in Lamerd during his visit to assess local medical facilities. He labeled…
Iranian Health Minister Leads Delegation at BRICS Health Ministerial Meeting
An Iranian delegation, led by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi, is attending the 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Meeting in Chandigarh, India, from July 21 to 25.…
Iranian Health Minister Calls for WHA to Condemn Attacks on Civilians
Iran's Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi urged delegates at the 79th World Health Assembly to condemn attacks on civilians and health facilities, emphasizing that health should…
Fifty hospitals damaged during enemy: health minister
Iran's health minister reported that 50 hospitals and nearly 50 emergency service stations have been damaged due to recent attacks, with approximately 40,000 individuals receiving…
Annual Report by Human Rights Watch; Iran's Situation Worsened in 2024
Human Rights Watch's annual report indicates a significant deterioration in Iran's human rights situation in 2024, highlighting increased repression of activists, particularly women and minorities,…
Students' Letter to the Minister of Health; A Narrative of Suppression of Beliefs in Universities
A group of Iranian students wrote to the new Minister of Health, urging him to address the oppressive environment in universities where their rights are…
Nurses' Protests Continue Despite President Pezeshkian's Promises to Address Demands
Nurses in Iran continue their protests for better working conditions and unpaid wages despite President Masoud Pezeshkian's promises to address their demands. The government owes…
Iran Human Rights Campaign: Islamic Republic Officials Have Violated International Commitments in Dealing with Nurses
The Iran Human Rights Campaign reported on ongoing protests and strikes by nurses across Iran, highlighting the government's violent suppression and detentions of protesters. The…
Nurse and Emergency Staff Protests in at Least 9 Cities in Iran; Several Protesters Arrested in Bushehr
Protests by nurses and emergency staff have erupted in at least 9 cities across Iran, with clashes reported in Bushehr leading to several arrests. The…
Government Debt to Nurses Announced as 7500 Billion Tomans
The Iranian government owes nurses 7500 billion tomans amid ongoing protests over low wages and poor working conditions. Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi has promised…
Protests and Marches by Nurses and Medical Staff Continue in at Least 5 Cities in Iran
Nurses and healthcare staff in Iran are continuing protests in multiple cities, demanding better pay and working conditions. The Minister of Health has made conflicting…
Contradictory Statements After the Promise of 'Quick Resolution' for Nurses' Issues; Minister of Health: Financial Expectations Will Be Addressed Within the Country's Capacity
Iran's Health Minister promised to address nurses' financial demands but provided no clear timeline or solutions, leading to ongoing protests and strikes by nurses across…
Continued Protests by Nurses in Iran; Health Minister Promises to Pay Debts
Nurses in Iran are continuing their protests over unpaid debts and harsh working conditions, with demonstrations spreading to multiple cities including Tehran. Health Minister Mohammad…
Continuing Protests by Nurses in Arak and Chabahar: 'If We Don't Get Our Rights, We Won't Go to Our Shifts'
Nurses in Iran are continuing protests across multiple cities, demanding better working conditions and pay. The protests have intensified recently, with reports of arrests and…
Pezeshkian Says He Coordinated His Ministers with Khamenei; Parliament Granted Confidence to All Ministers
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian successfully secured parliamentary confidence for all his proposed ministers, emphasizing coordination with Supreme Leader Khamenei. Key figures like Abbas Araghchi and…
Proposed Cabinet of Pezeshkian; From Low Efficiency Average to Elderly Leadership
Masoud Pezeshkian introduced his proposed cabinet to the parliament, which is expected to face minimal opposition due to his alignment with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.…
Despite Warnings; Continued Migration of Doctors and Media Criticism of Unchanged 'Decisions' by Officials
The migration of doctors from Iran continues to rise, with about 40% of top students leaving the country. Media outlets are criticizing government inaction on…