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2025-11-12 15:27
Infant mortality rate in Iran drops over 4 decades
TEHRAN – Thanks to developing neonatal intensive care units (NICU) and training more than 400 experts in the field in the country, the country has managed to lower the infant mortality rate from 30 deaths to 7 deaths per 1,000 live births over the past forty years, an expert at the Iranian Neonatal Health Congress has said.
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2025-04-20 22:33
Donald is the new virus that’s destroying global economy: analysis
TEHRAN - In a commentary on April 18, The Times newspaper likened Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on countries, especially on China, as devastating as the COVID-19 pandemic that greatly harmed the global economy. “Trump is the biggest source of uncertainty since COVID-19,” the newspaper said.
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2025-01-07 15:15
Should we be worried about HMPV? expert explains
TEHRAN –Following the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China which has sparked concerns worldwide, the secretary of the association of infectious and tropical diseases experts has provided some explanations about the situation as well as current common respiratory diseases in Iran.
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2024-08-27 18:14
Iranian tourists show growing interest in Moscow’s cultural landmarks, official says
TEHRAN - Iranian nationals visiting Moscow show a strong preference for cultural sites while also engaging in shopping at the Russian capital’s markets, according to the deputy chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee.
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2024-08-03 16:13
No severe cases of KP.3 reported in Iran
TEHRAN –Cases of the new COVID variant, called KP.3, are reported in the country, but no severe cases have been detected so far, an official with the health ministry has said.
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2024-07-26 17:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran’s tourism shifts: former deputy minister shares insights
TEHRAN - The international tourism scene has shown a remarkable recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the story seems somewhat different when it comes to Iran.
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2024-06-11 17:29
Treasury of National Jewels reopens after 51 months
TEHRAN - After 51 months of closure, the Treasury of National Jewels has reopened its doors to the public, following extensive criticism and numerous rumors about the status of its artifacts.
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2024-05-22 17:29
Global tourism nears full recovery, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels in early 2024
TEHRAN - Global tourism has made a remarkable comeback, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the UN Tourism.
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2024-04-02 15:20
Health ministry conducting various tests, vaccinations
TEHRAN – Within the framework of a program that started on March 15, the health ministry is conducting syndromic screening; coronavirus, malaria, and cholera tests; as well as rubella and polio vaccinations, an official with the health ministry has said.
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2024-03-01 16:30
20 traditional medicines helped treat covid-19: official
TEHRAN – During the coronavirus pandemic, the health ministry’s traditional medicine office carried out more than 120 research projects, leading to the production of twenty drugs to help treat the disease.
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2023-11-29 17:32
Chinese cities to host loan museum objects from Iran
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, plans to display historical artifacts from the National Museum of Iran in various cities of China.
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2023-11-13 16:11
Tehran mulls visa-free regimes for 68 countries, including Japan and Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN – Iran is considering abolishing visa requirements for passport holders from 68 countries, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.
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2023-10-25 17:13
Tourist arrivals in Iran estimated to hit six million by yearend
TEHRAN – The Iranian government has estimated foreign tourist arrivals will reach six million by the end of the current year (March 19, 2024).
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2023-10-17 17:08
Chinese, Omani arrivals in Iran on rise under visa waiver agreements
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourist arrivals from China and Oman have been on the rise over the past couple of years, since the Islamic Republic abolished visa requirements for their nationals.
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2023-09-27 18:28
Iran’s tourist arrivals reach 2.93 million in Jan-Jul 2023, UNWTO barometer indicates
TEHRAN—Foreign tourist arrivals in Iran reached some 2.93 million between January and July 2023, according to the latest United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer.
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2023-09-25 18:43
Iran sees 3.35 million foreign tourists in H1
TEHRAN—Iran saw 3.35 million tourist arrivals in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), which soars 38 percent year on year, a government official said on Monday.
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2023-09-19 18:27
International tourism arrivals reach 84% of pre-pandemic levels
TEHRAN—The total number of international tourist arrivals has reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July, according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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2023-09-10 15:31
No evidence of Pirola reported in Iran
TEHRAN- There are no reports of Pirola, or BA.2.86, in the country, the deputy health minister said on Saturday, adding that coronavirus tests are being performed at borders.
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2023-09-08 18:37
Iranian arrivals in Mexico soar as COVID restrictions ease
TEHRAN—The number of Iranian visitors to Mexico has increased following the drop of COVID-19 restrictions for travelers, the United Mexican States’ ambassador to Iran has said.
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2023-09-03 18:17
Mashhad expects travel boom as Iran relaxes COVID rules
TEHRAN—The number of foreign arrivals in Mashhad is expected to double during the last ten days of Safar, the second month of the lunar Islamic calendar in which Shia Muslims hold special mourning services.
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2023-08-21 15:39
Campaign implemented to highlight breastfeeding
TEHRAN – A campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of breastfeeding has been implemented across the country.
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2023-08-09 16:12
Iran may recalibrate mRNA vaccine against new COVID strains
TEHRAN – Iran's resolute commitment to combating the COVID-19 pandemic takes a momentous stride as the nation's pioneering mRNA coronavirus vaccine successfully completes its Phase 1 clinical trial, showcasing the potential to be recalibrated in response to evolving virus strains.
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2023-08-08 18:53
Travel expert says Iran foreign arrivals to rise in autumn
TEHRAN – Iranian travel expert Ebrahim Pourfaraj has said the country will see a considerable increase in international visitors next autumn compared to previous seasons this year.
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2023-07-31 15:54
COVID-19 doubled dementia in Iran: expert
TEHRAN – During the coronavirus pandemic, the incidence of dementia and Alzheimer's increased twofold in the country, Masoumeh Salehi, the managing director of Iran Dementia and Alzheimer’s Association, has said.
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2023-07-30 19:02
COVID travel restrictions have ended in Iran
TEHRAN – All remaining COVID travel restrictions have now been lifted for passengers entering Iran.
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2023-07-24 19:11
Iran saw 1.4 million tourists from mid-March to mid-June
TEHRAN – Iran saw some 1.4 million tourist arrivals during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 - June 21), which shows 43 percent growth year on year.
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2023-07-03 18:35
Visits to Gilan historical sites up 50% in spring
TEHRAN – Visits to historical sites and monuments across the northern Gian province have jumped some 50 percent during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year compared to the same period last year.
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2023-07-01 17:45
Iran’s foreign arrivals in two months rise 50% y/y: minister
TEHRAN- Foreign tourist arrivals in Iran saw a rise of 50 percent in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year from a year earlier, the tourism minister has said.
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2023-06-26 18:24
Gilan spring tourist arrivals soar 65 percent y/y
TEHRAN – Gilan province’s tourist arrivals during spring jumped 65 percent from a year earlier to around 18 million mainly due to the removal of Covid restrictions once imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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2023-05-19 19:24
Foreign tourists in Iran jump 315 percent y/y
TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign tourist arrivals in 2022 rose 315 percent from a year earlier, as mentioned by the statistics bureau of the World Tourism Organization.