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IRCS inaugurates 5,400 ‘crescent houses’ nationwide 10 May 2021

IRCS inaugurates 5,400 ‘crescent houses’ nationwide

The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) inaugurated 5,400 “crescent houses” across the country on Monday to expand services of volunteer members to the needy in normal and critical situations in urban and rural areas.

Iran asks ICRC to provide 2m COVID-19 vaccines for Afghan refugees 10 May 2021

Iran asks ICRC to provide 2m COVID-19 vaccines for Afghan refugees

The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to provide 2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to be used for Afghan refugees.

Over 50,000 ha of desert areas to be rehabilitated 10 May 2021

Over 50,000 ha of desert areas to be rehabilitated

At least 50,000 hectares of the country’s desert areas will be protected and rehabilitated through implementing sustainable exploitation projects with the participation of local communities, Vahid Jafarian, an official with the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization said.

Over 12,000 PCR tests for passengers at borders 09 May 2021

Over 12,000 PCR tests for passengers at borders

Some 12,504 passengers have so far undergone PCR tests based on a plan launched on March 10 to rapidly identify suspected cases of coronavirus and prevent the spread of new UK strain.

Iran Hopes to Start Using Two Home-Made Vaccines 09 May 2021

Iran Hopes to Start Using Two Home-Made Vaccines

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said the US obstructionism has hindered delivery of medicine and medical equipment to Iran, adding that COV-Pasteur and Barekat coronavirus vaccines will be given to the public in mid-May and mid-June respectively.

Trend of COVID-19 Infection on Decline in Iran 09 May 2021

Trend of COVID-19 Infection on Decline in Iran

President Hassan Rouhani says COVID-19 has reached the crest of its fourth peak in all provinces across the nation, and now the trend of the disease is on the decline.

1.1 tons of narcotics in Sistan-Baluchestan 08 May 2021

1.1 tons of narcotics in Sistan-Baluchestan

The Iranian police have disbanded two large smuggling gangs in the eastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, discovering around 1.1 tons of narcotics, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Flood hits 17 provinces across Iran 08 May 2021

Flood hits 17 provinces across Iran

Flood has stricken at least 17 provinces across the country over the past nine days, IRNA news agency reported on Saturday.

Fakhra vaccine completes first phase of human trial 06 May 2021

Fakhra vaccine completes first phase of human trial

The first phase of the Fakhra vaccine’s human trial has been completed successfully and the second phase will start after the final analysis.

Investing in empowered midwives ways to safeguard life protect 05 May 2021

Investing in empowered midwives ways to safeguard life protect

United Nations Populating Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director in her message on International Day of Midwife, 5 May 2021, said investing in empowered midwives is one of the surest ways to safeguard life and protect the health and well-being of all.