Healthcare in Iran

Winners of COVID-19 Cartoon Festival to Be Displayed at Iran’s Urban Sites

Organizers of an international cartoon festival on the battle with coronavirus have decided to display a preview of the award-winning works at the public places of various Iranian cities.

Iran’s COVID-19 Infections Surpass 110,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 1,481 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 110,767.

Why Some COVID-19 Patients in Iran Develop Skin Problems

An Iranian specialist says some Iranian patients with the COVID-19 disease have developed skin problems probably as a side-effect of consuming several drugs at the same time.

Iran Develops Herbal Medicine for Epilepsy

A group of Iranian researchers have "successfully" tested the country's first herbal medicine for epilepsy, after years of research.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest Number in 2 Months

Iran says only 45 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, recording the country's lowest number of daily fatalities in two months.

Mosques to Reopen Across Iran in Conformity with Social Distancing Measures

Iran’s Health Ministry has announced details of protocols on the reopening of mosques across Iran ahead of the Qadr nights (Laylat al-Qadr) when people stay awake and pray from midnight till dawn.

Iran’s Leader Says West Failed to Manage Coronavirus Crisis

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says Western countries have failed to manage the coronavirus crisis even though they had enough time to prepare themselves before the outbreak.

Iran Confirms 1,383 New COVID-19 Infections

Iran’s Health Ministry says it has confirmed 1,383 new cases of infection with the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 107,603.

Ancient Pottery Item Reminder of Unity against COVID-19 Pandemic

An archaeologist has compared to coronavirus the images on a 7-thousand-year-old earthenware item which depict farmers in the south or north of Iran dancing and jumping for joy around their harvest.

Iranian Firm Acquires Know-How to Produce 3-Ply Surgical Mask

An Iranian knowledge-based company has acquired the technical know-how to launch the industrial production line for manufacturing three-ply surgical masks.

Over 85,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19

Iran's Health Ministry says 85,064 patients have so far recovered from the COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel Coronavirus.

Iran President Orders Increase in Production of Coronavirus Diagnosis Kits

The Iranian president has issued orders to increase the production of COVID-19 diagnosis kits in the country.

2nd Phase of Screening for Coronavirus Kicks Off in Tehran

Iran’s deputy health minister says the second phase of the screening plan for coronavirus is underway in Tehran province.

Yoga Can Help People Deal with Coronavirus Anxiety

Stress and anxiety are among the most common negative impacts of the novel coronavirus epidemic, which continue to grow and flow into every aspect of life. But haw can we handle it?

Iranian Artist Designs Badge to Appreciate Nurses’ Efforts against COVID-19

An Iranian artists has created a work of art to appreciate the efforts of nurses who are risking their lives to take care of COVID-19 patients.

Iran Says 1,556 New Cases Infected with COVID-19

Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed 1,556 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 104,691.

Iran to Continue Giving Medical Services to Foreign Nationals Infected with COVID-19

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the government will keep giving service to foreign nationals in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran Confirms 1,485 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 1,485 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 103,135.

Plasma Therapy Raises Hopes of COVID-19 Patients in Iran

The head of the Iranian Children's Blood and Plasma Association says the initial results of the plasma therapy of corona patients in Iran have been positive and promising.

Iran Sees Rise in Number of COVID-19 Infections

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,680 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 101,650.

Red Cross Hails Iran’s Achievements in Coping with Coronavirus

The International Committee of the Red Cross has praised the Islamic Republic’s fight against the spread of the coronavirus saying the actions taken by Iran’s Red Crescent Society during this period have been very significant.

Some 100,000 Iranians Infected with Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,323 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 99,970.

Ten Countries after Importing Iran-Made Anti-Corona Products

An Iranian official says ten countries have submitted their requests to import Iranian knowledge-based products to contain and diagnose COVID-19.

Iran to Unveil Geomatic Coronavirus Detection System

Iran is to unveil a geomatic anti-coronavirus system in the near future, a senior official says.

Iranian Official Warns of Second Wave of COVID-19 in Autumn

Iran should brace itself for the second wave of coronavirus cases in autumn after a slowdown in the outbreak's infection rate in June, a Health Ministry official has warned.

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