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The Iranian health ministry is launching an AI-powered men’s self-care application to improve healthcare access for men with busy schedules. This app provides personalized health recommendations, health tracking, and resources on common male health issues. Additionally, a similar application for women’s health is in development, enabling women to manage their health effectively. The ministry has also initiated a virtual training program for disease prevention, starting in Qom. Celebrating Men’s Health Week in June 2024 aims to raise awareness of health challenges men face. President Pezeshkian praised Iran’s health system for its advancements and commitment to comprehensive care.
As pollution levels rise and schools in Iran frequently close, vulnerable children are increasingly being forced into exploitative labor. The Iranian regime’s mismanagement has led to widespread educational disruption, with many impoverished families compelled to pull their children from classrooms to work. From 2021 to 2025, Iran has effectively lost an academic year due to these closures, resulting in a surge of school dropouts, particularly among low-income families. The situation reflects a systemic crisis of poverty and neglect, where child labor becomes a necessity rather than a choice. Without urgent government intervention, an entire generation risks being lost to exploitation and poverty.
The Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education, supported by UNICEF, has established 13 Primary Health Care (PHC) centres in areas with high refugee populations in Sistan-Baluchestan and Khorasan Razavi provinces. This initiative aims to improve healthcare access for over 100,000 individuals, including refugees and local community members. Following catastrophic floods in Chabahar County, UNICEF deployed mobile PHC units to provide immediate healthcare support, benefiting over 5,310 people. Additionally, a program addressing Severe Acute Malnutrition in children is being implemented, alongside cash assistance for affected families to purchase nutritious food, reinforcing the commitment to inclusive healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have agreed to establish a joint secretariat in Tehran to enhance rehabilitation services in Iran, addressing the needs arising from war and accidents. During a recent meeting, IRCS head Pirhossein Kolivand emphasized rehabilitation’s role in universal health coverage, highlighting the operation of 200 rehabilitation centers in the country. The initiative will focus on modern strategies, public awareness, and collaboration, while ICRC representatives expressed their commitment to improving mental health and humanitarian aid. This partnership aims to deliver effective rehabilitation support to affected populations in Iran.
During the COP30 conference in Belém, Brazil, Iranian Environment Chief Shina Ansari and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the importance of climate justice in the face of coercive sanctions affecting Iran’s environmental efforts. Ansari highlighted the need for international collaboration free from restrictions and discussed strengthening ties between Iran and Brazil, particularly in environmental matters. Guterres reiterated the need for equitable solutions to climate-related issues. The conference aims to address climate change through collective actions in key areas, including energy and agriculture, while promoting environmental diplomacy to resolve cross-border challenges like dust storms and resource management.
At the recent OIC-15 Ministerial Meeting in Tehran, Iran’s Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf discussed enhancing scientific collaboration with Indonesia and Tunisia. Indonesian Minister Brian Yuliarto explored Iran’s tech achievements and expressed interest in joint research in AI, biotechnology, and medical equipment. Both countries agreed to exchange professors and establish joint technology parks. In meetings with Tunisian Minister Mondher Belaid, Simaei-Sarraf proposed offering scholarships to Tunisian students and facilitating academic exchanges. The event focused on AI’s role in higher education and aimed to forge partnerships among Islamic nations, ultimately enhancing their scientific and technological capabilities.