Ministry of Health and Medical Education

Iran nursing workforce crisis and legislative responses

5 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Iran Health Minister to discuss nursing issues with President

The Iranian healthcare sector continues to navigate instability caused by nursing shortages and economic pressures. While officials have implemented measures such as nursing tariffs and revised regulations through the So

Iran healthcare system strategic initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Iran Ministry of Health reports progress on Family Physician program

The Iranian Ministry of Health has introduced several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing the national healthcare approach. In late September 2026, the Ministry announced an ‘integrated care model’ for the elderly

Iran pharmaceutical crisis: supply chain and rising costs

21 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Iran Red Crescent warns of Hajj medication supply challenges

Iran continues to face severe financial and liquidity pressures affecting its pharmaceutical sector. While total essential drug shortages decreased from 341 items in 2022 to approximately 65 in recent months, recent repo

Advances in longevity science and biological aging research

28 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dietary patterns linked to slower biological aging in new study

Research into biological aging is transitioning from theoretical studies to clinical applications, focusing on extending ‘healthspan’. A significant milestone occurred in 2026 with the first drugs designed to reverse asp

Iran influenza vaccine shortage and rising respiratory cases

6 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Iran Health Ministry predicts influenza surge in late December

Iran continues to face challenges with influenza vaccine availability and rising respiratory infections. Following earlier reports of vaccine shortages due to domestic production gaps and import difficulties, health offi

Global health concerns over youth screen time and addiction

138 clusters · 501 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Research examines the impact of screen time on children

Global health concerns regarding the neurological, social, and physical impacts of digital screen use have intensified. Research indicates that exceeding two hours of daily screen time is linked to increased risks of dep

Healthcare and demographic challenges in Iran

6 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Iran population aging projections reach 30 percent by 1430

Iran is experiencing significant challenges within its healthcare landscape, specifically regarding demographic shifts, specialized medical access, and pharmaceutical stability. Reports indicate a major demographic trans

Iran mental health service expansion and challenges

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Iran health officials address women's mental health and service access

Iran’s Ministry of Health has expanded mental health services to approximately 3.2 million people following various periods of crisis. To manage psychological impacts, the government has increased the availability of the

Public health warnings on supplement misuse

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Health experts warn against unnecessary vitamin supplements and medication risks

Health officials and nutrition experts are issuing warnings regarding the indiscriminate use of dietary supplements, specifically magnesium and various vitamins. In Iran, the Ministry of Health cautioned that while magn

Air pollution and health impacts in Iran

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Air pollution rises across Iran with Isfahan identified as most affected region

Health officials in Iran have linked rising air pollution to increased rates of lung cancer, heart, and respiratory diseases. Mohsen Farhadi, head of the Environmental and Occupational Health Center at the Ministry of He

Iran supportive housing development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Iran targets 130,000 supportive housing units by year-end

The Iranian Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has set a target to open 130,000 supportive housing units by the end of the year. Approximately 850,000 supportive housing units are currently under construction, with

Iran public health initiatives

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Iran launches oral health campaign for school children

The Iranian Ministry of Health has launched a week-long public health campaign aimed at improving oral hygiene among primary school students. Announced by Zahra Ghorbani, Director General of the Oral and Dental Health Of