Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, and mobile health in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during the launch of a national committee for their prevention. He underscored the need for public health education to enhance literacy and promote early detection, which can reduce treatment costs and improve management success. Zafarqandi called for national programs for screening hypertension, diabetes, and blood lipid levels. Additionally, a recent agreement aims to utilize AI for medical advancements, potentially reducing healthcare costs significantly. A national health literacy movement targeting schools was also launched to promote healthy lifestyles.