Friday, December 19, 2025

Healthcare

Israeli attacks killed over 400, wounded more than 3,050: Iran’s Health Ministry

Hossein Kermanpour, head of public relations at Iran’s Health Ministry, has provided an update about the number of casualties from Israeli attacks on the country, confirming more than 400 people have lost their lives since the start of the regime's onslaught.

2,000 Iranians injured in Zionist regime’s attacks treated and discharged

Iran’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education says that 2,000 people injured in recent attacks by the Zionist regime have been successfully treated and discharged from hospitals across the country.

Israeli attacks on Iran kill at least 224: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed that at least 224 people have been killed since Israel began launching attacks on the country.

Israeli attacks killed civilians, mostly women and children: Iran’s health minister

Iranian Health Minister Mohammadreza Zafarghandi has stated that the majority of the victims of Israeli attacks on Iran in recent days are civilians, including a significant number of women and children.

26th Iran Health Exhibition held in Tehran

The 26th edition of the Iran Health Exhibition, officially titled Iran Health 1404, opened on Sunday, at Tehran International Permanent Fairground.

Iranian Official: Nurse migration drops sharply amid renewed hope, govt. support

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister for Nursing Affairs, Dr. Abbas Ebadi, announced a significant decline in nurse migration in 2024.

President Pezeshkian performs heart surgery during trip to Tabriz

In a rare and symbolic gesture, Iranian President Dr. Massoud Pezeshkian, a renowned heart surgeon, donned his surgical gown once again and performed open-heart surgery at Shahid Madani Hospital in Tabriz during his provincial visit to East Azarbaijan.

Iran urges WHO to address refugee health amid regional crises

At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Iran’s Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to give greater attention to the healthcare needs of over 4.5 million refugees residing in Iran.

Iranian doctors remove 47 metal screws from man’s stomach without surgery

In an extraordinary medical case, Iranian doctors have successfully removed 47 sharp metal screws from the stomach of a 60-year-old man, without the need for surgery.

Reverse brain drain expected in Iran’s medical sector, says health ministry official

Iran may soon witness a reverse brain drain in its medical sector, according to Hossein Hosseini, Deputy Minister of Education at the Ministry of Health.

Iran sounds alarm over sharp decline in birth rate

Iran is facing a mounting demographic crisis, as new data from the Ministry of Health reveals a 7% drop in national birth rates over the past year, despite a growing population of married women.

Health officials warn of new COVID-19 surge in Iran

Iranian health authorities are raising the alarm over a fresh increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, urging vulnerable groups to adhere strictly to health protocols.

Iran reports ‘slight rise’ in COVID-19 cases, urges continued vigilance

Iran’s Ministry of Health has reported a slight increase in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks but confirmed that no new variant has been detected.

Iranian firm develops coronary NC balloon catheter, cuts import costs by 50%

An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed a high-pressure coronary NC balloon catheter, significantly reducing the country's reliance on imports and offering a 50% saving in foreign currency outflow.

WHO says member states reached deal to tackle future pandemics

The Members of the World Health Organization have reached an agreement to prepare the world for future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations, the organisation announced on Wednesday.

Iran faces nursing crisis as unlicensed Afghan nurses fill hospital gaps

Iranian hospitals are increasingly relying on unlicensed foreign nurses, mainly from Afghanistan, to address staffing shortages, according to the country's Nursing Organization.

Iran’s population surpasses 86 million: Statistical Center data

Iran’s population has officially exceeded 86 million, as reported by the Statistical Center of Iran on Wednesday.

Rushed birth: Baby delivered aboard air ambulance in Iran

A preterm baby was born aboard an emergency helicopter in Alborz Province, near the Iranian capital, marking a dramatic and successful rescue operation for a pregnant mother in labor.

Over 24,000 tons of medicinal plants produced annually in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran produces more than 24,000 tons of medicinal plants annually, according to Alireza Dahmarde, head of the province's Agricultural Jihad Organization.

Iranian researchers develop rapid detection for Parkinson’s disease using colorimetric nano-biosensor

Researchers at Tarbiat Modares University in Iran have successfully designed a colorimetric nano-biosensor to rapidly diagnose Parkinson's disease.

Soaring medicine prices cause shock among Iranian patients

The recent surge in drug prices in Iran has sparked significant reactions, with some pharmacists reporting that a portion of patients are now refusing to purchase their medications due to the high costs.

Annual cancer incidence in Iran reaches 131k cases

A recent report from the Cancer Research Institute at Tehran University of Medical Sciences highlights the growing number of cancer cases in Iran, saying on average, the country experiences approximately 131,000 new cancer cases annually, resulting in nearly 80,000 deaths each year.

Daily cancer death toll in Iran rises to 200

The deputy research director at the Cancer Institute of Tehran University of Medical Sciences has revealed that 200 cancer patients die each day in Iran, placing the country 48th globally in terms of the rising incidence of cancer.

Iran’s interior minister warns population crisis looms

Iranian Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has raised alarms over the nation's declining population growth, warning that if the current trend continues, Iran's population could drop below 40 million in eight decades, which he described as a “major catastrophe.”

Iran faces aging crisis: Elderly population to reach 33.4 million in 32 years

The head of Iran’s National Council on Aging Secretariat, has singled out lack of specific budget allocation as a major reason for the failure to achieve the goals of Iran's National Document on Aging, which seeks to reverse the speeding ageing trend.

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