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Revolutionary Men’s Self-Care App Set to Launch: Elevate Your Wellness Routine!
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.
Iranian Female Innovator Wins Prestigious WIPO Prize and IFIA IIS Certificate
Hasti-Sadat Hosseini, an Iranian inventor, has received the prestigious WIPO prize for her innovative invention, Hasticell, which utilizes stem cell grafts to repair cervical wounds and combat HPV effects. Her invention earned recognition at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, receiving the IFIA Innovation Standard Grade A. This event showcased 1,043 inventions from 42 countries, attracting over 28,000 visitors. Hosseini’s achievement highlights Iran’s potential in the global innovation landscape, despite its mixed rankings in the Global Innovation Index. Her work emphasizes the critical role of innovation in advancing healthcare and improving Iran’s technological future.
Join the Innovation: 2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week Set to Ignite Collaboration and Discovery!
The Iran-Iraq Science Week will be held from January 18 to 20 in Karbala, Iraq, to enhance scientific collaboration between the two nations. The event will host representatives from over 60 universities, focusing on knowledge exchange, technological advancements, and fostering partnerships. Following a successful inaugural event in Mashhad, where several memorandums of understanding were signed, the upcoming week aims to strengthen academic ties and develop joint technologies. Iraqi Minister Naeem Al-Aboudi expressed interest in Iran’s expertise for establishing technology parks, while Iranian Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf highlighted plans for Iranian universities to open branches in Iraq.
Iran and Iraq Select Pilot Regions to Combat Sand and Dust Storms
Officials from Iran and Iraq are collaborating to address the environmental challenge of sand and dust storms (SDSs). They have selected pilot regions in Iran’s Khuzestan province for monitoring and management. A significant meeting is set for February 18-19 in Doha, Qatar, to develop joint actions and enhance cooperation between the two countries. Recent research indicates that major dust sources affecting Western Iran largely originate from Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, exacerbated by the drying of water bodies. The urgency of this collaboration highlights the need for effective strategies to mitigate SDS impacts on health and agriculture in both nations.
Child Adoption Soars: 2.5-Fold Increase Over the Last Decade
Child adoption in Iran has increased significantly, rising 2.5 times in the past decade, with about 2,500 children adopted annually. Currently, 635 childcare centers support around 9,000 children, focusing on education and social skills. Recent legislative changes have expanded adoption eligibility, allowing children up to age 16 to be adopted and enabling single women and families with one child to apply. Financial obligations for adoptive families are now assessed individually by judges, moving away from previous property requirements. These developments reflect a commitment to providing loving homes and improving the lives of vulnerable children in Iran.