Mashhad hospitals admit 6,000 foreign patients a year

TEHRAN – Mashhad hospitals admit an average of 6,000 foreign patients per annum, a deputy for the Mashhad University of Medical Sciences has said.

Health tourism: Iran is the world capital of rhinoplasty

TEHRAN – If you have chosen Iran as your destination for rhinoplasty, you need to know that you’re traveling to the world’s capital of rhinoplasty, ISNA cited in a recent article.

What are the effects of pain on memory? 

TEHRAN- Iranian researchers have started a new study about the effects of pain on concentration and memory. 

25 new vaccines to be produced by March

TEHRAN- Eight human vaccines and 17 livestock vaccines will be produced by the end of the current [Iranian calendar] year (March 19), announced the secretary of biotech development center (BioDC) at science and technology vice-presidency. 

By Marzieh Rezaei Ghaleh

Ecological, Social and Economic Benefits of Urban Agriculture

Urban and suburban agriculture takes place in and around the border of the world cities, including agriculture, animal husbandry, fish culture and tree planting in urban areas. It also includes non-consumable products such as ecological services. Urban agriculture is not the only gardening in the city; it is an important component of many cities. The main role of nutrition in the life, health, culture, and the environment are the most important urban issues in human society.

Virtual reality system for cognitive neuroscience designed

TEHRAN- Iranian researchers have designed a virtual reality system to help the studies in cognitive neuroscience, announced the Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Council at Vice Presidency for Science and Technology on Sunday.  

Iranian medicines fill the need to foreign products

TEHRAN- The homegrown medicine can meet the shortage of foreign products, said the acting director of the Iranian Food and Drug Administration (IFDA). 

First Iranian blood sugar test device designed

TEHRAN- The first Iranian blood sugar test device was designed by engineers, said the acting director of Food and Drug Administration.

Tehran gastronomy festival to focus on healthy food

TEHRAN – Tehran will be hosting a gastronomy festival on June 15, which aims to bring healthy food and diet into sharp focus.

Greece, England and Malaysia to attend ECO health tourism conference in Iran

TEHRAN – Several countries including Greece, England and Malaysia have announced readiness to attend the 2nd International Health Tourism Conference of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), which will be held in Iran’s Ardebil from June 18 to 20, IRIB reported.

‘MS incidence higher than ever’

TEHRAN- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) prevalence in Iran has grown larger than ever, now at almost the same rate as European countries, said the managing director of Iran MS Society in an interview with IRNA. 

Crimean-Congo fever prevalence cut to half  

TEHRAN- The prevalence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in the country has reduced to half, said the Director of Communicable Diseases Department at the Ministry of Health. 

Iran, first in Middle East to do stem cell transplant on HIV patient 

TEHRAN- Blood stem cell transplant was carried out for the first time in Iran and the Middle East for treating cancer on a patient infected by HIV virus, Young Journalists Club reported on Wednesday. 

Iranian student designs X-ray attenuating lotion 

TEHRAN- An Iranian student has made an innovation by making a lotion that can protect human skin against ultraviolet and X-ray radiation, ISNA reported on Wednesday. 

Free health facility for cancer patients under construction 

TEHRAN- A free specialized care center for cancer patients will start operation by the end of the current [Iranian calendar] year (March 2020), said Fatemeh Hashemi, the head of Charity Foundation for Special Diseases. 

World countries to attend Iran’s largest health exhibition

TEHRAN- Iran Health 2019 Exhibition will be running from June 9 to 12 in Tehran. 

Risk of malaria in flood-stricken areas

TEHRAN- There is a risk of malaria incidence in the near future in Hormozgan province and Sistan-Baluchestan province in the aftermath of the flash flood, said Ghasem Janbabai, the deputy health minister for medical care and education. 

Iran to host World Health Summit regional meeting

TEHRAN- Iran will host The World Health Summit (WHS), one of the world's most prominent forums for addressing global health issues, announced the Iranian deputy health minister for research and technology. 

144 psychological screening teams in flood-hit areas

TEHRAN — 144 teams specialized in psychological health have been sent to the areas hit by the recent flash flood in Iran, said Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raisi.

Iranian scientists build 3D scanner 

TEHRAN- Iranian scientists have built a three-dimensional scanner that can scan the body in less than one minute, ISNA reported on Tuesday.   

Iran health exhibition to host 21 countries 

TEHRAN- Iran Health International Exhibition 2019 will be held from June 9 to 12 in Tehran, hosting representatives from 21 countries, IRIB reported. 

Ground broken for enormous healthcare complex in Qeshm

TEHRAN - Construction of a giant healthcare complex began on Thursday with a ground-breaking ceremony in Iran’s southern Qeshm Island, ISNA reported.

Iranian medical centers, travel marketers to attend Oman fair

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian medical centers and travel marketers will take part at Oman’s upcoming International Medical Tourism Exhibition & Conference.

 Iran to host intl. conference on health tourism 

TEHRAN – Iran will play host to the 4th Conference on Health Tourism in Islamic Countries on November 26 and 27, ILNA reported.

Men’s health ‘more at risk’ than women: official

TEHRAN- Men’s health, in all age groups, is more at risk compared to women, said an official with Health Ministry in a press conference. 

Iranians are paying for U.S. sanctions with their health

Ali only had two hours to save his baby's life. He careened through traffic and sped along highways to an east Tehran government pharmacy. When he saw some 800 people queued outside the facility, he dropped to his knees. Like him, they were waiting to obtain state-funded medications.

Tehran hosts international health, safety, firefighting, rescue exhibition

TEHRAN – The 4th international health, safety, firefighting, and rescue exhibition will be held in Tehran on January 2 to 5, with many manufacturers, designers and service providers presenting their products and advanced achievements, IRIB news agency reported on Saturday.

Iran, Turkey ink MOU on health, medical care

TEHRAN- Iran and Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand bilateral cooperation in the area of health and medical care, IRNA reported on Thursday.

Iran to host intl. conferences on health tourism

TEHRAN – Iran will play host to two international conferences on health tourism in 2019, a senior official with the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.

Hospitals, clinics highlighting Iran’s medical tourism

TEHRAN – Over 20 top Iranian hospitals and clinics are taking part in the 10th Pars tourism exhibition, which opened to the public in Shiraz on Wednesday, aiming to get visitors acquainted with Iran’s potentials in medical and health tourism, Fars reported.