Leader highlights role of population growth in national power

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has called for increased efforts to promote the culture of childbearing, saying that the country’s growth as a great and influential power is directly related to the growth of its population.

Scholars urge ‘full restoration’ of Pasteur Institute of Iran hit by US-Israeli strikes

TEHRAN – Prominent Iranian and foreign scholars have called on global health communities to deploy their full capacity to protect health-care infrastructures and to foster the full restoration of the Pasteur Institute of Iran's essential laboratory and its diagnostic, surveillance, and vaccine capabilities, which were damaged during the US-Israeli strikes against the country’s scientific facilities.

Minister urges WHA to condemn attacks on civilians, says health must remain a bridge for peace

TEHRAN –Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has called on delegations attending the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) to condemn attacks against civilians and health infrastructures, noting that ‘health can and must remain a bridge for peace’.

China provides financial aid to help rebuild war-damaged houses in Iran

TEHRAN - The Chinese embassy in Tehran has provided financial assistance to help rebuild houses damaged during the US-Israeli attacks on residential areas in the country.

By Dr. Ebrahim Noori-Goushki

Compassionate care in a digital world: family doctors matter more than ever

TEHRAN - Somewhere in the world tonight, a family doctor will answer a worried mother’s phone call, comfort an elderly patient living alone, or quietly detect the early signs of a serious illness before it becomes a tragedy.

DOE supports ecotourism projects in Zarivar wetland

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced it will support ecotourism and nature-based projects around Zarivar, designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.

Products with nano-scale certificates rise despite war

TEHRAN – Despite the 12-day war in June 2025 and the recent 40-day war, 230 products have received nanoscale certificates in the past Iranian calendar year (March 2025-March 2026), surpassing the targeted number.

Health minister discusses boosting health ties with BRICS counterparts

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has explored avenues to expand cooperation with his counterparts from BRICS member states in different fields of the health sector.

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Rainfall, restoration projects replenish many wetlands

TEHRAN – Recent heavy rainfall, along with restoration projects, has increased water flow into many wetlands, including Shimbar, Zarivar, Helleh, and Hour al-Azim, bringing them back to life.