Iraq seeking to boost health co-op with Iran 

TEHRAN – The Iraqi cultural and academic advisor in Tehran has called for the expansion of health and medical cooperation with Iran.

Mashhad sees a 2.5-fold increase in its medical tourism revenues

TEHRAN – Mashhad has seen a staggering 2.5-fold increase in revenue from medical tourism in the northeastern Iranian city.

Tehran university to host intl. conference on tourism and spirituality

TEHRAN - In a collaborative effort between esteemed scholars and researchers from several Iranian universities, the 4th International Conference on Tourism and Spirituality is scheduled to take place at the University of Science and Culture in Tehran on February 20.

Some 400,000 health volunteers active in Iran: official 

TEHRAN - Around 400,000 health volunteers are active in the country, acting as the link between the health system and different strata of the society, Hassan Farshidi, an official with the Health Ministry, has said.

Family Physician Program covers 89 more cities

TEHRAN – A total of 89 new cities have been included in the Family Physician Program, which is intended to provide basic healthcare services effectively in cities with a population of less than 20,000 across the country.

National health campaign kicks off to curb deaths from NCDs   

TEHRAN –The first phase of a national health campaign started on Saturday with the aim of reducing deaths caused by non-communicable diseases.

Kordestan starts new campaign for medical tourism

TEHRAN—Iran’s Kordestan is launching a new tourism campaign aimed at attracting international patients primarily from neighboring countries.

Mazandaran’s first medical tourism center inaugurated

TEHRAN - On Thursday, a host of local officials, healthcare professionals, and travel insiders inaugurated a center dedicated to medical tourism in Nowshahr of Mazandaran province, northern Iran.

Tehran, Abu Dhabi ready to expand health cooperation

TEHRAN- The Iranian health minister, Bahram Einollahi, in a meeting with the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Tehran, Saif Mohamed Obaid Jasem Al Zaabi, announced readiness to boost and develop bilateral cooperation in the field of health.

Iran attracts one million medical tourists in year

TEHRAN – The number of medical tourists visiting Iran is around one million people per annum, an official with Health Ministry has said.

Unlock healing power of water: Sarein emerges as Iran’s premier mineral spa destination

TEHRAN - Health tourism, which includes many forms of alternative treatment, has grown in popularity in recent years.

‘Citizens will soon be able to travel between Tehran and Hanoi directly'

Vietnam and Iran agree to deepen ties in areas of economy, diplomacy and health

TEHRAN – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s Parliament Speaker, said on Tuesday that Iran and Vietnam have agreed to expand regional and international cooperation.

Amazing properties of Iranian endemic medicinal plants

TEHRAN – Bioactive compounds of medicinal herbs have possible health benefits with antioxidative, anticarcinogenic, antihypertensive, antimutagenic, and antimicrobial activities. Iranian traditional medicine is rich in various herbs which have been used to treat various diseases and disorders since ancient times.

Mashhad’s Q1 medical tourism revenues jump 35% y/y

TEHRAN – Mashhad’s medical tourism revenues were about 1.119 trillion rials (some $2.2 million) during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21), which shows 35 percent growth year on year.

Iran is a suitable destination for medical tourism: president

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said the Islamic Republic is a suitable destination for medical tourism.

Iran’s medical tourism revenues reach $1 billion in year: deputy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s medical tourism revenues reached $1 billion during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on Mach 20), Saeid Karimi, the deputy minister of health, has said.

Iran targets six million medical tourists in year

TEHRAN – On Monday, Mahdi Safari, the deputy foreign minister for economic diplomacy, said Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to attract six million medical tourists per year, IRNA reported.

Minister highlights enhanced ties on health with Finland

TEHRAN - Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has emphasized the need for boosting relations with Finland in the fields related to health.

Iran, Cuba sign six agreements as Raisi visits Havana

TEHRAN – In the final step of his three-nation tour of Latin America, President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran visited Cuba on Thursday morning, Iran’s local time.

Tehran, Damascus discuss ways to broaden health ties

TEHRAN – In a meeting between the health ministers of Iran and Syria, the two sides emphasized the need to expand relations in the field of health.

Many regional countries seeking Iran’s health expertise: minister

TEHRAN - Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has said many countries in the region are asking Iran for help with issues related to health.

98% of Iranians hold electronic health records

TEHRAN – Electronic health records have been set up so far for 98 percent of people in the country, Mostafa Rezaei, an official with the Ministry of Health, has said.

Health indices significantly improved after Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN - All the indicators of health and treatment have made significant progress after the Islamic Revolution, and now Iran is one of the leading countries in this field, the deputy health minister has said.

Tehran, Yerevan to form joint working group on health

TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia will set up a joint working group with the aim of boosting relations in the health sector.

220 Iranian hospitals have medical tourism licenses

TEHRAN – A total of 220 hospitals have been granted special licenses for medical tourism, Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi said on Friday.

Some 2,000 health projects to be inaugurated by March

TEHRAN – By the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20), some 2,000 health projects will be inaugurated across the country.

Turkey looks to strengthen tourism ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Turkey is willing to forge a closer partnership with Iran in the tourism sector, the Turkish consul general in Tabriz has said.

Mashhad medical tourism revenue hits $6.25 million in 9 month, official says

TEHRAN – Mashhad’s medical tourism revenues were 2.5 trillion rials ($6.25 million) in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21, 2022), a local official in charge of medical tourism said on Tuesday.