Pneumococcal, Rotavirus vaccinations for babies at no cost: health ministry

TEHRAN – Children can get free pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccinations in all medical centers across the country, the deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, has said.

Tehran hosts national conference on conservation of natural resources

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) held a national conference on the conservation of natural resources in Tehran on Saturday.

Farabi Intl. Award to be held

TEHRAN – The 16th Farabi International Award (FIA), the most prestigious award for humanities and Islamic studies in the Islamic world, will be held by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in cooperation with the National Foundation for Elites and the National Commission for UNESCO.

Iran, China announce new Talented Young Scientist Program

TEHRAN –The new edition of the Iran-China Talented Young Scientist Program (TYSP), announced in January, opens up 53 opportunities for young scientists from the two countries.

Lake Urmia’s water volume increases by 80 mcm

TEHRAN –According to the CEO of West Azarbaijan regional water company, the volume of water in Lake Urmia has risen by 80 million cubic meters compared to the same time last year, reaching 1,630 billion cubic meters.

Over 350 individuals benefitted from IRCS rescue services in 3 days

TEHRAN –Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 357 people.

Ellen Award proposed to honor ‘the mother of Siberian cranes’

TEHRAN – Iranian environmentalists have proposed establishing a special award in recognition of the dedicated Finnish conservationist Ellen Vuosalo, who made great efforts for over fifty years in the Caspian Sea province of Mazandaran for preserving migratory birds, especially Siberian cranes.

Green belt project inaugurated in Tehran

People participated in a tree planting project on Wednesday within the framework of a greater plan to create a green belt in northeast Tehran.

Workshop held on integrating social determinants into primary health care

TEHRAN – A comprehensive training and consultative workshop on integrating the social determinants of health (SDH) into primary health care (PHC) was held at the National Museum of the History of Medical Sciences in Tehran.

Tehran hosts Addiction Science Congress

TEHRAN –The 17th Addiction Science Congress was held at Iran Medical Science University in Tehran, with a focus on the significance of proper organization and synergy in tackling drug-related issues and identifying addiction as a major social challenge.

Iranians donate 2% more blood in 11 months

TEHRAN – Blood donation in the country has increased by two percent since the beginning of the current Iranian year, March 20, 2024, till February 19.

Harm reduction efforts transforming lives of vulnerable populations

TEHRAN – Harm reduction workers, whose mission is to provide essential services to marginalized individuals, people who use drugs, the homeless, and those at risk of HIV in south Tehran, are quietly transforming lives.

Majlis approves membership in Intl. Solar Energy Society

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament (Majlis) approved on Tuesday the country's membership in the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), ISNA reported.

Japan provides WFP with aid to enhance support for refugees in Iran

TEHRAN– The government of Japan has contributed $360,000 to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to help the organization in supporting the refugees in Iran.

Tehran hosts Iran-China talks on promoting women’s scientific co-op

TEHRAN – Female Iranian and Chinese academicians held talks at Tehran’s Al-Zahra University on Wednesday, discussing ways to expand international and scientific cooperation among women.

Ayatollah Khamenei says tree planting shows foresight for future generations

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said planting trees is a beneficial act that highlights the nation’s foresight for creating wealth for future generations.

Goldfish to adorn Nowruz tables

The goldfish, Carassius auratus, is one the main elements of the Nowruz table, known as Haft Seen, and millions of the fish are bought every year all over the country.

Iranian university student awarded as ‘Future Climate Leader’

TEHRAN –Mohammad-Reza Baradaran Motie, a PhD university student in architecture, has won the ‘Future Climate Leader’ award in Oman Climate Week, which was held from February 24 to 27.

Leader allocates money to free prisoners in Ramadan

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has allotted 40 billion rials (some $44,000) to help release prisoners of unintentional crimes on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan (started on March 2nd).

National environmental education day observed

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) held the national environmental education day in Tehran on Tuesday.

WHO supports national campaign ‘say no to accidents’

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) office in Iran is committed to strengthening a national campaign titled ‘say no to accidents’ through providing strategic support, raising public awareness, and collaborating with responsible organizations, the WHO representative to Iran, Jaffar Hussain, has announced.

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Pezeshkian hosts orphan children for Iftar

On Sunday, the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, President Masoud Pezeshkian hosted a group of orphan children for breaking fast (Iftar).

New Iranian-made telesurgery systems installed in Indonesia

TEHRAN –Following the installation of two Iranian-made remote robotic surgery systems in Indonesian hospitals in November 2024, the third and fourth systems have been launched.

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Empower yourself to make ear, hearing care a reality for all!

TEHRAN – World Hearing Day is held on March 3 annually to raise awareness regarding hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care. The day calls for action to address hearing loss as well as other related issues.

Tehran urges Kabul to be more decisive in war on drugs

TEHRAN –Iran has asked Afghanistan to be more decisive in the fight against narcotics.

Conservation efforts ongoing to save endangered great bustards

TEHRAN –A conservation program is going on to protect great bustards (Otis tarda), which are close to extinction in the country.

By Mohammad-Mehdi Ghamami

Obstacles and successes in fighting corruption: a glance at legislative experiences

TEHRAN - Today, the fight against corruption is one of the most important issues in the world; therefore, numerous conventions and documents have been designed and implemented to combat corruption.

Rainfall declines by 42 percent

TEHRAN – From the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2024) to February 28, 78.8 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, a 42.9 percent decrease from the long-term average of 137.9 mm, according to the Metrological Organization.