Healthcare in Iran

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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.

Iran Army to Hold Biological Defence War Game

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army is going to stage a countrywide war game to practice defense drills against biological warfare amid the outbreak of coronavirus, the Army Chief has announced.

Fighting COVID-19 Needs Global Action, Iran’s Rouhani Tells World Leaders

In a letter to a number of world leaders, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has emphasised the need for all countries' participation and efforts to counter the outbreak of coronavirus.

Iran Gov’t Vows People’s Essential Needs Produced, Supplied with No Delay

Iran’s deputy industry minister says the production, supply, and distribution of the people's urgent needs, especially those related to the COVID-19 disease will not be interrupted with the beginning of efforts to clear the streets.

Rouhani Hails Leader’s Decree Urging Armed Forces to Form Health Base

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has praised a decree by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urging the Armed Forces to form a Health base.

6.5 Million Households Tested in Iran’s National Plan to Fight Corona

Iran’s health minister says 6.5 million households have been tested for the novel Coronavirus as part of the country’s National Mobilisation Plan to fight the disease.

Iran Confirms 1,365 New Cases of Coronavirus

Iran’s Health Ministry says the number of Coronavirus infections has increased to 12,729, out of whom 611 have died and 4,339 have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

Iran Govt. Spends Rls. 16,000 Billion to Fight Coronavirus Outbreak

The Iranian government has, so far, allotted Rls. 16,000 billion (over $100 million) in funding to combat the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Gov’t Provides Iranians with Free Internet at Home amid Corona Outbreak

Iran’s information and communications minister says home Internet services will remain free till the end of the current Iranian year due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus.

Iran’s Armed Forces to Start Clearing Streets of All Cities in 24 Hours

Iran’s top officer says the Iranian Armed Forces will clear all cities within 24 hours to contain the spread of coronavirus that has killed more than 500 people.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Outlines Activities in Coronavirus Fight

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has expounded on the latest measures the Ministry has taken to tackle the novel coronavirus epidemic and attract foreign assistance, offering special gratitude to the Chinese government and nation for their help.

Coronavirus Claims 85 More Lives in Iran: Official Figures

Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed 1,289 new cases of Coronavirus infections, including 85 new deaths.

Iran Awaiting Test Results for Its Homegrown Coronavirus Drugs

A senior Iranian official says that, the drugs developed by Iranian researchers to treat the COVID-19 are being tested and the results will be publically announced in two weeks, if they are given the required approvals. 

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