Implementing preventive programs is a priority of the healthcare system
Behram Einollahi -Minister of Health of Iran- emphasized the need for health measures to be prevention-focused rather than treatment-focused
” that since the implementation of the national health campaign from November 20th until now, 20% of the participants in this campaign were unaware of their high blood pressure and high sugar levels.” He added
Furthermore, he stated that Iran is the strongest health sector in the region according to the World Health Organization’s report, and highlighted the increase in life expectancy from 56 to 76 years, the decrease in infant mortality from 32 per thousand to eight per thousand, and the decrease in child mortality from 33 to 14 per thousand.
that many infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and polio still exist in neighboring countries, including Afghanistan, but Iran has been able to reduce and eradicate these diseases in the country.Einollahi said.
Referring to Iran’s capability in producing six COVID-19 vaccines, he announced Iran’s readiness to produce other vaccines in the event of the emergence of new diseases.
