WHO lauds IBTO for services to patients with rare blood types

TEHRAN –The World Health Organization representative, Jaffar Hussain, has admired the Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization’s efforts and expertise in providing services to patients with rare blood types.

Health ministry plans to boost nutrition literacy in rural areas

TEHRAN –Health ministry is planning to improve nutrition literacy among people in rural communities to address nutritional health concerns in these regions.

Iran, Iraq to choose pilot regions to mitigate SDSs

TEHRAN –Following some meetings on monitoring sand and dust storms (SDSs), the two sides have decided to choose pilot regions in the two countries to determine the best strategies for combating the environmental problem.

Tehran seeks to establish links with regional sci-tech parks

TEHRAN –Iran seeks to enhance cooperation with regional countries by establishing links with science and technology parks in the neighboring countries.

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75th anniversary of adoption of Geneva Conventions marked

TEHRAN – The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) office in Iran in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs observed the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions during a ceremony on Tuesday.

Iran, UAE to discuss environmental issues

TEHRAN –Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are going to confer on environmental issues, particularly renewable energies.

UNICEF enhances emergency preparedness for children with disabilities

TEHRAN – Under a globally unique program called ‘Earthquake Preparedness Education for Children with Disabilities’, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partners have developed three books each targeting different stakeholders, i.e. parents/caregivers of children with disabilities, teachers, and policymakers.

Nine provinces to become age-friendly

TEHRAN – A national project for creating age-friendly environment has been launched in nine provinces of the country.

National Clean Air Day observed

TEHRAN – A ceremony was held today to observe the National Clean Air Day with the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi, and the head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari.

New rare diseases identified in Iran

TEHRAN –Five more rare diseases have been identified in the country, making the total number of rare diseases reach 456, according to the Rare Disease Foundation.

National campaign to combat cancer being held

TEHRAN –A national campaign to fight against cancer is being held from January 20 to 26 across the country.

Japan supports WHO in fight against malaria surge in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN –Recognizing the urgent need for taking action to eradicate the surge in malaria cases in southeastern regions, the Government of Japan has provided a generous contribution to support the World Health Organization’s efforts.

Tehran, Baghdad ink action plan for scientific cooperation

TEHRAN –Iran and Iraq have signed an action plan to give a boost to their scientific collaborations.

Iran ranks third in traditional medicine trials in ICTRP

TEHRAN – According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), Iran ranks third in traditional medicine trials in the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP), highlighting the country’s status as one of the world's pioneers in traditional and complementary medicine.

Iran, Russia to foster health ties under strategic partnership

TEHRAN –The Treaty on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Iran covers several core areas including the health sector.

EU funds €2m to WFP to help support refugees in Iran

TEHRAN –The European Union (EU) has provided supplementary humanitarian funding of €2 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Iran to help the organization support refugees in the country.

Iranian students shine at ICPC 2025

TEHRAN – Young Iranian inventors have won two gold medals and a silver medal at the 7th International Creative Papers Conferences and Olympics (ICPC) 2025.

Baghdad calls for joint educational programs with Tehran

TEHRAN –Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, has underscored the significance of exchanging professors and students as well as implementing joint educational programs with Iran to meet the scientific and research needs of Iraq.

Iran, IFSW cooperate on professional ethics of social workers

TEHRAN –According to the head of Iranian Social Workers Association, Hassan Mousavi-Chalak, the underway cooperation between Iran and IFSW involves three significant measures in professional ethics.

Maharloo Lake hosting flamingoes

With an area of 600 sq. km, Maharloo Lake in southern Fars Province is a perfect stopover for migratory birds, including flamingoes.

Over 1,000 individuals receive rescue services in a week

TEHRAN –A total of 1,004 individuals benefited from rescue services of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) over the past week.

WFP releases December report on Iran

TEHRAN –The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over December 2024.

Air pollution contributes to 16% increase in mortality

TEHRAN –According to national studies, exposure to air pollution is associated with a 16 percent increase in mortality increasing deaths from cardiovascular diseases, and lung cancers by 27 and 28 percent, respectively.

2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week to be held

TEHRAN –The second Iran-Iraq Science Week is scheduled to be held from January 18 to 20 in the city of Karbala, Iraq.

IRCS ready to share expertise with Sudan: official

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) director, Razieh Alishvandi, in a meeting with the Sudanese ambassador to Tehran, Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh Taha, has announced readiness to cooperate, and share knowledge as well as experiences with other Red Crescent societies, including Sudan.

UNICEF, ISCC expand partnership to support children

TEHRAN -The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce (ISCC) have signed a three-year partnership to further support children, particularly the vulnerable ones.

Iran ranks second in 3D printing publications among Islamic nations

TEHRAN –According to a report released by the Web of Science database, with 606 publications on three-dimensional printing over a span of ten years, Iran ranks second among Islamic nations.

WFP determined to support Iran in hosting refugees

TEHRAN –Maysaa Alghribawy, the new representative of the World Food Program (WFP) in Iran, has announced the organization’s commitment to supporting Iran as one the biggest refugee hosting countries.

I’tikaf gets underway all around country

I’tikaf is an ancient Islamic tradition that is usually held during the 13th, 14th, and 15th of the month Rajab.