Pasteur Institute of Iran, Fiocruz Foundation of Brazil sign MOU

TEHRAN –The president of Pasteur Institute of Iran, Rahim Sarvari, and the president of Fiocruz Foundation of Brazil, Maria Moreira, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for collaborations in the next five years.

FAO, Iran foster innovation and technology to strengthen saffron industry

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated a project today, aiming to enhance the transparency, authenticity, and sustainability of food supply chains in Iran with a focus on the saffron industry.

IRCS proposes establishing joint humanitarian network

TEHRAN –Establishing a joint humanitarian network by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the governments can help explore diverse aspects of support and integrate effective humanitarian measures, the secretary general of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said.

Tehran hosting Iran smart city intl. exhibition, conference

TEHRAN – The fifth Iran smart city international exhibition and conference kicked off today in Tehran and will wrap up on Wednesday.

Iran appoints first representative to Integrated Marine Biosphere Research

TEHRAN – Maryam Qaemi, a faculty member of the Iranian National Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences, has been appointed as the first representative of the country in the Integrated Marine Biosphere Research global project (IMBeR).

By Maryam Tavassoli

Occupational Therapy for all

TEHRAN –Occupational Therapy Day is observed annually on October 27. The day highlights the role of occupational therapists in improving mental health and physical performance.

Deputy health minister, Cuban envoy hold meeting

TEHRAN – The deputy health minister for international affairs, Mohammad-Hossein Niknam, and the Cuban ambassador to Tehran, Alexis Bandrich Vega, have discussed ways to foster cooperation.

Over 1,000 Iranians among world's 1% most-cited researchers

TEHRAN –A total of 1056 Iranian researchers have been recognized among the world’s top one percent most-cited researchers in 2024, indicating a 12 percent increase compared to 938 identified researchers in 2023, the head of the Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute has said.

IRCS to boost co-op with German Red Cross, Emirates Red Crescent

TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has held separate meetings with the president of the Emirates Red Crescent, Hamdan bin Zayed, and the president of the German Red Cross, Gerda Hasselfeldt.

WHO, Japan further support Iran in eradicating malaria

TEHRAN -In an effort to enhance the capacity of the health ministry to address the prevalence of malaria in southeastern regions, the World Health Organization (WHO) in cooperation with the Government of Japan has procured 50,000 malaria rapid diagnostic tests as well as 4,902 mosquito dome tents.

Climate change mitigation program on the agenda

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to develop a program to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the country.

Iran attends UNODC course on Controlling Measures against Drug Smuggling

TEHRAN -Anti-Narcotics Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran has participated in a specialized training course on 'Controlling Measures against Drug Smuggling (Including at Airports)', held by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Moscow.

Vaccination reduces Hepatitis B prevalence to some 1%

TEHRAN –Thanks to implementing a nationwide vaccination program, the prevalence of hepatitis B has declined from 2.5 percent to approximately one percent in the country, an official with the health ministry has said.

Iran advances in Environmental Performance Index

TEHRAN –The 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) has ranked Iran 113 among 180 countries on climate change performance, environmental health, and ecosystem vitality.

Less rain, warmer weather forecast for fall, winter

TEHRAN –According to the Metrological Organization, the country is forecast to receive less than normal rainfall and experience above-normal heat from the start of the second month of autumn (October 22) to the end of the first month of winter (January 19, 2025).

Iranian red crescent, Russian red cross to develop cooperation

TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pir-hossein Kolivand, and the president of the Russian Red Cross Society (RRCS), Savchuk Pavel Olegovich, have discussed ways to develop cooperation between the two countries.

The elderly account for over 11% of Iranian population

TEHRAN – Men and women aged above 60 constitute some 11.5 percent of Iran’s population, an official with the health ministry has said.

Tehran seeks to boost environmental ties with Tokyo

TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has announced Iran's willingness to boost cooperation with Japan in the field of environment.

Ardebil hosts first autumn snowfall

The northwestern city of Ardebil experienced the first snowfall on Wednesday, causing some schools and educational centers across the city to be shut down.

Isfahan hosting AI Event 2024

TEHRAN –Supported by the Vice-Presidency of Science and Technology, the second Isfahan Artificial Intelligence (IAI) Event kicked off today in Isfahan and will conclude on Friday.

Some 2 million illegal refugees to be expelled: official

TEHRAN – By the end of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2025), two million undocumented foreign nationals who are residing and working in the country will be located and sent back to their home countries, the Iranian Police Chief, Brigadier General, Ahmad Reza Radan, has said.

RCSK invites IRCS to boost services in Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN –The Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan (RCSK) has said it welcomes the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) to expand services in Kyrgyzstan.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Importance of social resilience, responsibility against climate change

TEHRAN –Climate change, global warming, seasonal transitions, and intense drought in the world have not only destroyed the environment but have also made people’s lives more difficult.

Life expectancy reaches 78 years for Iranian women

TEHRAN – In the past four decades, women’s life expectancy has increased from 54 years to 78 years, Malihe Kianfar, an official with the health ministry, has announced.

National poison prevention week kicks off

TEHRAN –The national poison prevention week started today, aiming to raise awareness of the risks of being poisoned, highlight the dangers, and promote the prevention of poisoning.

Knowledge-based firms in health sector doubled in 3 years

TEHRAN –The number of knowledge-based companies that are operating in the health sector has nearly doubled from 762 in the calendar year 1400 (2021-2022) to 1,501 in the current Iranian year that started on March 20.

IRCS to attend Intl. Conference of Red Cross, Red Crescent

TEHRAN –Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pirhossein Kolivand, has departed the country to attend the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, which will be held from October 28 to 31 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Osteoporosis screening program underway

TEHRAN – An osteoporosis screening program has started in the country and is being implemented by four universities in the first phase.