‘El Niño’, ‘La Niña’ affecting air temperature in Iran: official
El Niño and La Niña phenomena are among the most important factors affecting the air temperature of many countries in the world, including Iran, Ahad Vazifeh, the head of the national center for drought and crisis management, has said.
World Environment Day: solutions to plastic pollution
Led by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and held annually on June 5 since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world.
Iran’s protection for refugee children is encouraging: UNICEF
Robin Nandy, the representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Iran, has said the country’s comprehensive program for the protection of refugee children is encouraging.
World MS Day: building connections to quality care
World MS Day is officially marked on May 30. It brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness, and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
More than 168,000 births registered in a month
During the first month of the current Iranian calendar year which started March 21, a total of 168,142 births were registered in the country, compared with 71,299 deaths.
Tehran, Damascus discuss ways to broaden health ties
In a meeting between the health ministers of Iran and Syria, the two sides emphasized the need to expand relations in the field of health.
Iran calls ECO for promoting primary healthcare
The Iranian deputy health minister has called member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) for upgrading and strengthening existing systems and restructuring processes to promote universal health coverage (PHC).
Tehran hosts IORA working group of women’s economic empowerment
The 7th Meeting of the Working Group of the Women's Economic Empowerment (WGWEE) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was held in Tehran on May 22-23.
346 companies active in nanotechnology
By the end of the first Iranian calendar month Farvardin (April 20), 346 companies have been active in the field of nanotechnology in the country.
IOM pledges more support for Iran
Lalini Veerassamy, the Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Islamic Republic of Iran, has said the organization will make every effort to provide Iran with more support.