TEHRAN – The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in the treatment and rehabilitation sectors.

TEHRAN – A total of 127 earthquakes were recorded across the country from May 23 to 30, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Ministry of Agriculture have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch a national plan for empowering local communities to protect and promote the sustainable use of wetlands.

TEHRAN – So far, six centers have been launched in the country to provide care for persons with autism, and 10 more centers will be founded by the end of the current Iranian year, March 2026, according to the head of the Welfare Organization.

TEHRAN – Venezuela has received a total of 2.4 million doses of Iranian-made vaccines, including 1.905 million doses of polio vaccine and 502,000 doses of hepatitis B vaccine.

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, has chaired a specialized session on Sustainable Digital Infrastructure and Accessibility at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM), held in Japan.

TEHRAN – Launched by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Ministry of Sport and Youth, TORANJ Adolescent and Youth Empowerment Program aims to support adolescent and young people, focusing on skills development, education, and life readiness.

TEHRAN – The health ministry is planning to start the Family Physician Program in cities and villages with a population of less than 20,000 individuals on June 22, the first day of summer.

TEHRAN – According to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran, a total of 617 earthquakes were recorded in the second month of spring (April 21–May 21), indicating a 16.8 percent increase compared to the number of earthquakes recorded over the same month last year.

TEHRAN – During a meeting held in Tehran on Thursday, high-ranking delegations from Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Serbia, Honduras, China, and Vietnam became more familiar with Iran’s accomplishments in the field of nanotechnology and its applications, particularly in the health sector.

TEHRAN –Supported by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), an Iranian-Chinese workshop is being held on Saturday and Sunday, focusing on emerging ways to boost climate change resilience.

The chamomile harvest season in Isfahan Province is generally from late spring to early summer.

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education is implementing an environmental project under the theme ‘education is the key to change’.

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of April.

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, in a meeting with the Japanese ambassador, Tamaki Tsukada, has highlighted the significance of fostering cooperation in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI).

TEHRAN – In the first intragovernmental session of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission’s Sub-commission for the Central Indian Ocean (IOCINDIO-1), Maryam Qaemi, an official with the Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science, was elected as the Vice-Chair of the sub-commission.

TEHRAN –The world needs innovative and equitable solutions to ensure water security for all and prevent social tensions, forced migration, and livelihood instability by turning challenges into opportunities through fostering global ties, First Vice-President Mohammad-Reza Aref has said.

TEHRAN – Amid a rapidly transforming technological landscape, the Iranian capital played host to a pivotal event this week: the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform.

TEHRAN – Supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), key representatives from the health ministry, medical faculties, non-governmental organizations, and palliative care providers have met to develop a technical paper on palliative care to be presented to the upcoming 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee (RC72) resolution.

TEHRAN – The Seventh Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, known as COP 7, which will be held in Tehran, will focus on the preservation of the Caspian seal.

TEHRAN – The dedication and commendable efforts of all member states have transformed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) into a powerful institution, particularly in the fight against illicit drugs, Mohammad Narimani, an official with the Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ), has said.

TEHRAN – Afghan nationals who are university students, vulnerable women heads of households, children with an Iranian parent, and those who have a job code are allowed to live in the country.

TEHRAN –A two-day workshop, titled ‘Advancing Health Diplomacy: Understanding the World Health Organization's Role in Global and National Health System’, was held in Tehran, bringing together key health leaders and policy-makers to deepen their understanding of health diplomacy.

TEHRAN – The 5th International Congress on “Health in Arbaeen” was held in Tehran from May 26 to 27 with the participation of six countries.

TEHRAN – The current level of Lake Urmia amounts to 1270.27 meters, which is 23 centimeters more than the lowest figure recorded so far.

TEHRAN –The health ministry is planning to implement a comprehensive screening program for the early detection of the three most common, but preventable cancers (namely breast, cervical, and colon) in the country.

TEHRAN – Recent precipitations in spring have restored Lake Urmia's reservoirs, with 550,000 litres of water being stored for the wildlife, Behzad Shir-Panjeh, head of National Park of Lake Urmia, has said.

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in pharmaceutical events that will take place in Shanghai, China, from June 24-26, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from September 24-27.

TEHRAN – The health ministry is implementing the national micronutrients supplement programs under which Iron and vitamin D are distributed at high schools to address deficiencies in students, an official with the health ministry has said.

TEHRAN – Launching the first national production line for electroporation systems, Iran has become the first country in Asia to acquire advanced cancer treatment technology.

TEHRAN – The recently-appointed FAO Representative to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Farrukh Toirov, presented his credentials to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday, 25 May 2025, and officially commenced his assignment.

TEHRAN – Regular thyroid function testing is essential for detecting and managing thyroid diseases.

TEHRAN – Supported by the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, nine Iranian knowledge-based firms participated in 30th edition of Hospitalar, the biggest health event in Latin America, held from May 19 to 22 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

TEHRAN – Following the implementation of a national campaign to organize and support children engaged in child labour in Tehran, more than 300 children were identified and sent back to their home country along with their families, an official with the Welfare Organization has said.

TEHRAN –The World Health Organization’s (WHO) director for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) has said Iran is a leading country in expanding its healthcare system and providing access to universal health coverage.