TEHRAN – The Minister of International Affairs and Health, who was in charge of the third Caspian Economic Forum in Tehran from February 17-18, has expressed Iran’s willingness to increase the cooperation of the health sector with the Caspian Sea coastal province.
The two-day event aims to strengthen economic, trade, science and technology cooperation between the coastal nations of Caspia. It focuses on promoting joint efforts in healthcare, energy, finance, tourism, investment in free trade zones and logistics.
Emphasises that five coastal provinces of Caspia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan can expand cooperation in a variety of areas, Mohammad Hossein Niknam is committed to improving the health of local people. They called for practical measures to be taken.
Detailed discussion of Iran’s capabilities in the health sector, officials said that five countries will be able to promote medicine, medical devices, medical education, promotion of professional skills, health research, and provide specialized and specialized medical services to patients. said it could promote relationships in a variety of areas. Contagious and non-communicable diseases and other aspects of public health.
Iran’s health sector is a role model for the region
In January, President Masoud Pezeshkian called the country’s healthcare system a role model for both local and globally thanks to this unique, particularly primary healthcare service.
According to the Ministry of Health website, Pezeshkian praised the substantial advances in the health sector in a letter to a national seminar held in Mashhad to honor medical staff, including nurses.
The president said these notable achievements include providing vaccinations and prenatal care to pregnant mothers, controlling infectious diseases, promoting health education, sharing knowledge, and training a new generation of health staff across the country. He said it was the result of the constant efforts of healthcare workers.
Significant increases in life expectancy, reduced infant mortality, control of infectious diseases, and reduced complications caused by chronic diseases are all due to the dedication and commitment of healthcare workers.
Also, in October 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) called Iran’s health sector a role model for the region.
Interested in expanding Iran’s cooperation with the Islamic Republic, Irna quoted Hanna Hasan Barki as saying.
Officials spoke at a meeting between Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Alileza Leisi and Deputy International Health Minister Mohammad Hossain Niknam. Doha and Qatar from October 14th to 17th, 2024.
“During a brief visit to Iran several months ago, I became familiar with Iran’s capabilities in the health sector. Iran is a role model in the health of the region,” noted Barki.
“It is essential for us to take advantage of the full potential available in (regional) countries and we will not hesitate to support the implementation of our health program,” the official said.
Raeisi has listed priorities on his side in the country’s health sector. That is, we have completed the implementation of the Family Physician Program and the implementation of the Electronic Health Records Program.
Calling non-communicable diseases another important issue in the health sector, authorities said: As diabetes and obesity decrease.
Therefore, we plan to control risk factors from childhood to old age. To achieve our goals, we must work with the World Health Organization to develop a plan. ”
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