Stroke is second leading cause of death in Iran: official
Brain attack is the second leading cause of death in Iran as annually some 15 percent of around 550,000 people suffering from stroke die either on the spot or later, an official with Noncommunicable Disease Office at the Ministry of Health, has said.
Iran gets Montreal Protocol Implementation Committee membership
The Islamic Republic of Iran became a member of the Implementation Committee of the Montreal Protocol for two years, representing the Asia-Pacific region.
National document on age-friendly environment takes effect
The national document for creating age-friendly environments across the country has taken effect, Mojgan Rezazadeh, the head of the secretariat of the National Council of the Elderly, has announced.
Iran’s sponge iron export increases 180%
The export of Iran’s sponge iron increased by 180 percent during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) announced.
Iranian transport minister visits Armenia to pursue expansion of ties
Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash traveled to Armenia on Monday to meet the country’s senior officials and discuss ways of expanding trade and transit ties between the two countries, IRNA reported.
Iran proposes to set up joint fund with UNEP, ICESCO
Ali Salajeqeh, head of the Department of Environment, has suggested establishing a joint fund with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
Designating Gandoman as Wetland of International Importance on agenda
Being rich in biodiversity and home to many valuable species, Gandoman wetland in the southwest of the country is projected to be designated by the Department of Environment as a Wetland of International Importance.
Environment ministers of Islamic nations condemn Israel’s inhumane attacks on Gaza
Environment ministers attending the ninth conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in a declaration condemned Israel for inhumane and brutal attacks on the Gaza Strip.
Health minister urges WHO to take serious measures to help Palestinians
Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi held a phone call with Ahmed al-Mandhari, the World Health Organization director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, urging him to take serious measures to help Palestinians under Israeli attacks.
Decent work, social protection needed for eradication of poverty
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, celebrated annually on October 17th, aims to promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and the wider society.