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Member of the Health Commission: 15,000 to 30,000 Doctors Have Entered Construction, Gold, and Beauty Industries

Jan 23, 2026 January 23, 2026 1 min read 📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway

Ali-Asghar Bagherzadeh highlighted that a significant number of doctors in Iran are leaving the medical profession for other industries, which undermines the government's investment in medical training. This situation raises concerns about healthcare access, particularly in underserved regions.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The departure of thousands of doctors from Iran's healthcare system poses a significant threat to public health and undermines government investment in medical training.

👥 Key Players

Ali-Asghar Bagherzadeh MENTIONED
Member of the Health Commission of the Iranian Parliament
"He is a key figure in addressing healthcare issues in Iran and represents the government's concerns about medical workforce shortages."
Iranian Government MENTIONED
Provider of healthcare training and policy
"The government invests heavily in medical training, making the loss of doctors a significant concern for public health policy."

📰 What Happened

Ali-Asghar Bagherzadeh reported that a significant number of doctors in Iran are leaving the medical profession for other industries, which threatens the healthcare system. He emphasized that this trend undermines the government's financial investment in medical training.

  • Between 15,000 to 30,000 doctors have reportedly left the medical field.
  • The government invests billions of tomans in training each general practitioner.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The exodus of doctors threatens healthcare access, especially in underprivileged areas, potentially leading to a public health crisis.
🌍 Regional: This situation may impact regional health stability, as Iran's healthcare system is interconnected with neighboring countries.
🌐 International: Internationally, this could affect perceptions of Iran's governance and its ability to manage public health, influencing foreign relations.

📚 Background

Iran has faced economic challenges and brain drain, leading many professionals, including doctors, to seek opportunities in other sectors or abroad.

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📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a member of the Iranian Parliament, Bagherzadeh's statements may reflect government concerns but could also be influenced by political agendas.

Ali-Asghar Bagherzadeh, a member of the Health Commission of the Parliament, stated: "Definitive statistics show that more than 15,000 doctors, and unofficially up to 30,000, have gone missing from the medical field due to reasons such as immigration or engaging in other businesses like gold trading, construction, or beauty industries." He added: "The government spends billions of tomans to train a general practitioner, and this investment is wasted if doctors do not enter the workforce, especially in underprivileged areas."

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Translation confidence: 85%

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