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IBTO to launch training program for Tajik blood transfusion experts
TEHRAN – The Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) and Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in blood transfusion services.
MAHAK builds a broader ecosystem around pediatric cancer care
TEHRAN – The Society to Support Children Suffering from Cancer, widely known by its acronym MAHAK, was established in 1991 as a non-governmental and non-profit organization.
Norwegian Red Cross seeks to develop co-op with IRCS
TEHRAN – The Norwegian Red Cross has expressed its readiness to expand cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) across a range of areas, including healthcare, disaster preparedness and response, training, equipment, and the exchange of expertise.
Health ministry holds committee meetings with Kazakhstan, Belarus
TEHRAN – To strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors, the Ministry of Health held separate virtual meetings with health officials from Kazakhstan and Belarus via webinar on Monday.
Tehran, Baghdad highlight fostering ICT ties
TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Sattar Hashemi and Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Yasser Abdulzahra Al-Hajjaj have underlined the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the ICT sector, particularly in emerging technologies and the digital economy.
Mustafa Prize announces programs for 2026 edition
TEHRAN – The Mustafa Prize Foundation held a press conference in Tehran on Tuesday to announce the programs for the 7th edition, which is scheduled to be held in August next year.
Some 60 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 59 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from August 15 to 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Iranian, Iraqi universities ink cooperation MOU
TEHRAN – Mazandaran University and Iraq’s Kut University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to boost educational, research, and technological cooperation, and foster ties among the universities of the two countries.
Iran proposes BRICS to establish network centered on children’s human capital
TEHRAN – Iran’s representatives at the BRICS Child Futures Forum have proposed developing a BRICS knowledge network focused on children’s human capital.
Iran attends STI Ministerial Meeting in India
TEHRAN – The president of the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) participated in the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting held on August 21 in Chennai, India.