# Iran public health initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-public-health-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-04T09:28:10.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

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 Office, the initiative focuses on teaching essential habits such as brushing twice a day and maintaining healthy nutrition to combat high rates of tooth decay, particularly in underprivileged regions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Iran launches oral health campaign for school children

Iran's Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to combat high rates of tooth decay in children through school-based hygiene education and toothbrush distribution in underprivileged provinces.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-launches-oral-health-campaign-for-school-children

### 2026-09-18: Iran to launch comprehensive free cancer treatment program in October

Iran will launch a comprehensive national cancer program in October, aiming to provide free treatment services to all patients through a centralized registration system involving doctors and charities.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-to-launch-comprehensive-free-cancer-treatment-program-in-october

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