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Heart health is crucial, as emphasized by Nafiseh Hosseini-Yekta, director of the health ministry’s Persian medicine office. Key factors for maintaining heart health include regular physical activity, nutritious eating, and adequate sleep. On World Heart Day, she highlighted the importance of moderate exercises like walking, cycling, and swimming, while also stressing the need for a heart-healthy diet that avoids overeating and processed foods. Quality sleep in a calm environment is essential, too. Cardiovascular diseases account for significant mortality, particularly in low-income countries, yet many cases are preventable through lifestyle choices and early screenings. Persian medicine complements conventional practices, promoting health maintenance and disease prevention.
Established in 1995, Iran’s Teachers’ Savings Fund (TSA) was meant to secure educators’ financial futures. However, it has devolved into a tool for political patronage, benefiting regime insiders while teachers live in poverty. Teachers contribute 3-5% of their salaries, matched by the government, but the fund’s vast assets, now around 200 trillion tomans monthly, are siphoned into opaque financial networks, with profits from major industries rarely reaching educators. The fund has become a symbol of corruption, with politically connected employees filling positions, while teachers face financial struggles and broken promises, highlighting systemic injustices within Iran’s education system.
National Astronomy Week will be held from April 28 to May 5, themed ‘The Night Sky, Education and Promotion of Science’. This initiative aims to enhance public appreciation for astronomy and its educational value. Iran will celebrate its Astronomy Day on May 2, coinciding with National Teacher’s Day. Unlike previous years, there will be no specific daily themes, allowing for creative event planning. Activities will include observation sessions, workshops, and exhibitions. The week encourages community engagement, aiming to inspire curiosity about the cosmos and promote lifelong interest in science. Mark your calendars for this enriching experience!
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is enhancing management and services for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, led by Pirhossein Kolivand. Eight core principles focus on optimizing humanitarian and cultural support for the millions participating. Key initiatives include comprehensive medical services, infrastructure development, and volunteer involvement. In 2025, the IRCS mobilized 8,200 rescue workers, including physicians and nurses, along the Najaf-Karbala route, providing essential healthcare services to approximately 4.1 million pilgrims. With government recognition and international collaboration, the IRCS emphasizes Arbaeen as a significant global movement promoting peace and solidarity among followers.
In the first half of the current Iranian year, marriage and divorce rates reveal significant demographic shifts. With 228,860 marriages and 89,851 divorces registered, marriages in Tehran, Khorasan Razavi, and Khuzestan lead, while Ilam has the lowest at 453. Notably, 755 marriages involve individuals over 80, predominantly men. Comparing to last year, marriages declined by 4% and divorces by 3.5%. Concurrently, Iran’s fertility rate has stabilized at around 1.6, following a long decline, raising concerns about an aging population. Government initiatives to encourage childbirth include healthcare benefits and maternity rights, yet growth in the youth population remains elusive.
The World Health Organization (WHO) praised the Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) for its vital services to patients with rare blood types, particularly during National Rare Blood Day. WHO representative Jaffar Hussain acknowledged IBTO’s expertise and expressed the organization’s readiness to collaborate to improve blood transfusion services. IBTO currently preserves 358 units of rare blood, including 100 very rare units, using advanced storage techniques. Blood donations in Iran increased by 4.7% last year, with Tehran and Fars leading contributions. However, women’s participation remains low at 4%, prompting efforts to encourage greater involvement. The partnership aims to enhance blood donation practices and save lives.