Iran warns WHO of ‘vaccine apartheid’ threat
The Iranian deputy health minister has warned the World Health Organization of a ‘vaccine apartheid’ which ‘can be a threat to the global health’.
Diabetes accounts for 8.5% of health care costs
Over 8.5 percent of the total health expenditures of the country are spent on diabetes, Baqer Larijani, head of the Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, has stated.
COVID-19 toll declining thanks to mass vaccination
The coronavirus mortality related to delta variant peaked in July and recorded over 700 daily deaths, but with the increase of vaccination pace, the toll is now decreasing.
Lake Urmia restoration prescribed for Bakhtegan Wetland
A restoration plan and model of sustainable agriculture previously implemented on the catchment area of Lake Urmia will be extended to Bakhtegan Wetland in Fars province.
Iran to dispatch 400 medical staff to Iraq for Arbaeen
Some 400 skilled doctors and nurses will be dispatched to Iraq for Arbaeen rituals, Taher Doroudi, Arbaeen medical operations manager, has stated.
Spikogen to join COVID-19 vaccination rollout by October
The Iranian-Australian coronavirus vaccine “Spikogen” will join the national vaccination plan after successfully passing the third stage of the human test by the end of October, Payam Tabarsi, a researcher of the project, has announced.
Iran to pursue removal of apps by Google Play
Following the removal of some Iranian applications from Google Play, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has issued a statement, saying that it will pursue the issue through the responsible international bodies.
Pastu Covac vaccine approved for children under 18
Pastu Covac, developed jointly by the Pasteur Institute of Iran and Cuba's Finlay Vaccine Institute, is the only homegrown vaccine that includes use in children aged under 18.
IRCS to vaccinate refugees residing in Iran
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will vaccinate refugees residing in the country against coronavirus soon.
international congress on multiple sclerosis
The 18th International Congress on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) will be held virtually from December 1 to 3, ISNA reported on Sunday.