Society

National event aims to raise public awareness of digital media

TEHRAN – Media and Information Literacy Week is being observed nationwide from October 24 to 30, with the aim of promoting media literacy and raising public awareness of how to engage with media and navigate the digital space.
Health Insurance Week to highlight 'health along path of life'

TEHRAN – Under the theme “Health Along the Path of Life,” National Health Insurance Week will be held from October 24 to 30, focusing on “Innovation and Transformation in the Basic Health Insurance System: Shifting from Treatment-Oriented to Health-Oriented Care.”
Iran opens university doors to Azerbaijani girls facing hijab restrictions

TEHRAN – Iran has invited Azerbaijani girls to pursue higher education at Iranian universities amid restrictions on wearing headscarves in schools in the neighboring country.

National event aims to raise public awareness of digital media

TEHRAN – Media and Information Literacy Week is being observed nationwide from October 24 to 30, with the aim of promoting media literacy and raising public awareness of how to engage with media and navigate the digital space.
Health Insurance Week to highlight 'health along path of life'

TEHRAN – Under the theme “Health Along the Path of Life,” National Health Insurance Week will be held from October 24 to 30, focusing on “Innovation and Transformation in the Basic Health Insurance System: Shifting from Treatment-Oriented to Health-Oriented Care.”
Iran opens university doors to Azerbaijani girls facing hijab restrictions

TEHRAN – Iran has invited Azerbaijani girls to pursue higher education at Iranian universities amid restrictions on wearing headscarves in schools in the neighboring country.
Free dental services offered during national oral health week

TEHRAN – The health ministry provided different dental services during the week-long national oral and dental health campaign, held from October 17 to 23 nationwide.
WHO delivers 10,000 cholera rapid diagnostic tests to Iran with CERF support

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO), with support from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), has delivered 10,000 cholera rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) to Iran’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education to strengthen early detection and help prevent potential outbreaks.
Iran joins countries with advanced quantum training laboratories

TEHRAN – Iran has joined countries with advanced laboratories for hands-on training in quantum technologies with the inauguration of three specialized facilities in quantum optics and quantum information, established with support from the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy.
FAO to strengthen pest management, protect production in Kerman date palm groves

TEHRAN – A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has visited date palm groves in Kerman Province to strengthen the management of pests and diseases through technical cooperation, field-based interventions and engagement with national and provincial stakeholders.
WHO extends designation of Pasteur Institute of Iran as collaborating center on Rabies

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended the designation of Pasteur Institute of Iran as its collaborating center for reference and research on rabies for another four years, till January 14, 2030.
Iran makes progress in tuberculosis control, but gaps in case detection remain

TEHRAN – Iran has achieved a substantial share of international targets for tuberculosis (TB) control, but significant potential remains for detecting undiagnosed cases of the disease, a health official said.
Rasul Medal recognizes scientists for both achievement and social impact

TEHRAN - The Rasul (pbuh) Medal recognizes young scientists whose work demonstrates social responsibility and makes a meaningful contribution to society and humanity, with particular emphasis on the real-world impact of their achievements.