September 2026
Iran and Cuba Explore Enhanced Health Cooperation
Iran's Ministry of Health and Cuba's ambassador to Tehran met to discuss enhancing cooperation in health, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment. This collaboration aims to strengthen…
COVID-19 Surpasses High Alert Threshold / Influenza Type B in Circulation
COVID-19 cases in Iran have surpassed the high alert threshold, reaching a positivity rate of 11.7%. The Ministry of Health is stressing the need for…
Changing the Track of the Health System with Family Medicine / Resources are the Achilles' Heel of Implementation
The Iranian Ministry of Health is attempting to implement a family medicine program in phases across 64 cities, which has been proposed for nearly two…
High-Cost Prescriptions and 50% Out-of-Pocket Payments: The Need for Coordination Between Insurers and the Ministry of Health
The former Minister of Health has raised concerns about the high out-of-pocket medical expenses faced by the public, which exceed 50%. He points to the…
Sanaa Claims About Saudi Attacks / 82 Civilians Killed / Bab-el-Mandeb in Turmoil
Recent Saudi attacks in Yemen have reportedly resulted in the deaths of 82 civilians, as clashes intensify in the western front and the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb…
Health Minister: National Issues Must Be Addressed Based on Science and University Capacities
The Iranian Health Minister highlighted the importance of leveraging university resources to tackle national challenges, asserting that sustainable development relies on public health. This statement…
Deputy Minister of Health Emphasizes the Central Role of Students in Scientific Development and National Power
The Deputy Minister of Health highlighted the essential role of students in enhancing national pride and emphasized that research focused on needs and creativity is…
Results of the Specialized Diploma Exam to be Revised/Correction of Results in Some Fields
The Ministry of Health's Educational Deputy has announced a limited review of the results of the specialized diploma exam for 1405 in certain fields. This…