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339 total articles tracked

August 2023

August 19, 2023

Identification of a Highly Mutated COVID Variant; Mahan Ghafari: We May Enter a New Wave

A new highly mutated COVID variant named 'BA.86.2' has been identified in the UK, prompting concerns about its spread and the effectiveness of current vaccines.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 19, 2023

27% Increase; 786 Deaths from Drug Use in Spring This Year

In the first quarter of this year, Iran saw a 27% increase in deaths from drug medications, with 786 fatalities attributed to their misuse. Health…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 19, 2023
August 18, 2023

Head of Shahid Beheshti Cancer Research Center: Iran Among Top Ten Countries in Cancer Growth

Dr. Mohammad Esmail Akbari announced that Iran ranks among the top ten countries for cancer growth, with breast and prostate cancers being the most prevalent.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 18, 2023
August 15, 2023

Armed Clashes Once Again Bring Violence to the Capital of Libya

Armed clashes erupted in Tripoli between the 'Brigade 444' and the 'Special Deterrence Force,' marking the most severe violence in the city this year. The…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 15, 2023
August 12, 2023

Addressing Nurse Shortages in Hospitals with 'Mandatory Overtime' at 16,000 Tomans per Hour!

Iran is facing a severe nursing shortage exacerbated by the migration of healthcare workers and government policies that hinder hiring. Hospitals are resorting to mandatory…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 12, 2023
August 9, 2023

Astronomical Prices for Dental Care in Iran and Teeth Extracted Without Replacement

The cost of dental care in Iran has skyrocketed, with treatments for adults costing between 50 to 100 million tomans, leading many to extract teeth…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 9, 2023
August 3, 2023

Contradictory Statements by Health Minister Regarding Potential Extension of Nationwide Closure in Iran

The Iranian Health Minister made conflicting statements about the potential extension of a nationwide closure due to heat, suggesting it would depend on harmful temperatures…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 3, 2023
August 2, 2023

Reason for the Proposal of 'Closure' Announced; Increase in Visits by Cardiac and Hypertension Patients in Recent Days

The Iranian Ministry of Health has proposed a two-day nationwide closure due to a 10% increase in visits by cardiac and hypertension patients, which is…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 2, 2023
August 1, 2023

Continued Criticism of the 'Hijab and Chastity' Bill; A Lawyer Calls It 'Harmful and Horrific'

The Islamic Consultative Assembly's 'Hijab and Chastity' bill faces significant backlash from legal experts and former lawmakers, who argue it violates human rights and exacerbates…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 1, 2023
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