Healthcare in Iran

Iran Coronavirus Outbreak: Vocational Schools Producing over 50k Face Masks Daily

Vocational schools across Iran are producing face masks amid a coronavirus outbreak in the country.

COVID-19 Kills 149 Iranians in 24 Hours: Official

Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed 1,237 new cases of coronavirus infection, including 149 new deaths, during the past 24 hours.

President Rouhani Urges People to Stay Home during Nowruz Holidays

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has once again called on people to stay home expressing hope that the coronavirus outbreak takes a downward trend with people's cooperation.

Iran Confirms Over 1,000 More Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry says the number of coronavirus infections in the country has risen to 18,407, and the death toll to 1,284.

Coronavirus Kills 147 Iranians in 24 Hours: Official

The latest figures released by Iran’s Health Ministry show the number of coronavirus infections has risen to 17,361, out of whom 1,135 have died and 5,710 have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

Coronavirus Considered as H1N1 in Iran for Long Time: Deputy Minister

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Iraj Malekzadeh says he thinks the coronavirus had entered the country before it was announced because there was a flu epidemic in Iran at the same time.

Coronavirus Considered as H1N1 in Iran for Long Time: Deputy Minister

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Iraj Malekzadeh says he thinks the coronavirus had entered the country before it was announced because there was a flu epidemic in Iran at the same time.

Defence Minister Assures Iranians of Domestic Supply of Masks, Disinfectants

Defence Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami has given an assurance that his ministry would do its utmost to satisfy domestic demand for disinfectants and medical masks amid the outbreak of coronavirus.

Iran Makes First Drug for Treatment of Coronavirus-Related Pulmonary Dysfunction

An Iranian knowledge-based company has succeeded in finding a cure for the pulmonary dysfunction associated with the coronavirus infection.

Young Volunteers Disinfect Tehran at Nighttime

More than 2,000 young members of a religious circle in Tehran rush to disinfect various areas of the capital voluntarily every night.

Over 5,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry says the number of coronavirus infections in the country stands at 16,169, out of whom 5,389 have recovered and been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Can Rein in COVID-19 If People Cooperate: Expert

An Iranian epidemiologist says if 40 percent of the coronavirus patients are isolated, the epidemic will be controlled in the near future.

Tips for People with Obsession amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Are you feeling nervous and stressful because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Read these tips to get some relief.

US Lies that Iran’s Medical Sector Not Sanctioned: Expert

An Iranian analyst has warned about the consequences of US economic terrorism, saying sanctions are a criminal policy that has grave effects on human life, health, and security.

UNICEF, UAE, Uzbekistan Send Aid to Iran amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Iran says Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, and the UN's Children Fund (UNICEF) have sent separate cargos of humanitarian aid to the Islamic Republic to help the country combat the deadly coronavirus.

IRGC Chief Says Stage Set for Tackling COVID-19 in Iran

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the ground has been prepared in Iran for final battle with the novel coronavirus, noting that all IRGC hospital are at the Health Ministry’s disposal to control the epidemic.

Coronavirus Kills 129 More Iranians: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry says the number of coronavirus infections has risen to 14,991, out of whom 853 have died and 4,996 have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

Iranian Radiologist Helping European COVID-19 Patients for Free

Hamdreza Edraki is an Iranian radiologist and war veteran who is doing his best to serve the people not only in Iran but also in other countries amid the coronavirus contagion.

Tamiflu Not Effective in Treating COVID-19: Iran

Iran’s health ministry spokesman has announced that studies show the medicine called Tamiflu does not prevent or treat the coronavirus disease.

President Briefed on Iran’s Scientific Programs to Contain COVID-19

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has briefed President Hassan Rouhani on the latest scientific and academic plans to control and defeat the novel coronavirus which has been declared a pandemic by the WHO after reaching more than 100 countries.

Nearly 14,000 Infected by Coronavirus in Iran

The latest figures released by Iran’s Health Ministry indicate the number of Coronavirus infections has increased to 13,938, out of whom 724 have died and 4,590 have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

Iran FM’s Letters for Counterparts Submitted to Diplomats

Deputies of the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs have held several meetings with the foreign diplomats residing in Tehran to submit the letters that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written to his foreign counterparts about the US sanctions impeding the supply of health and medical products.

Olfactory Disorder Getting Prevalent in Iran amid Coronavirus Outbreak

In recent weeks, more and more people have reported olfactory and taste disorders in Iranian provinces most hit by the Coronavirus, but is this disorder associated with the COVID-19?

Coronavirus Infection Chain Broken in “Four” Iranian Provinces

Four Iranian provinces have reportedly managed to zero out the number of new cases of Coronavirus infection.

Teachers Adapting to Remote Teaching as COVID-19 Shuts Schools

As schools remain shut down in Iran due to the outbreak of COVID-19 disease, teachers began using social media and various other methods to keep students involved with learning and to compensate for the shortage of teaching hours.

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