Tag: Society
‘Science-based approach essential to address environmental hazards’
TEHRAN – Environmental health plays a key role in preventing hazards and safeguarding public health; addressing environmental health challenges requires scientific, evidence-based decision-making, enhanced intersectoral collaborations, and benefiting from the country’s scientific capabilities, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has stated.
Over 5,000 prisoners of unintentional crimes released in six months
TEHRAN – A total of 5,059 prisoners convicted of unintentional crimes were released across Iran during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21, with their combined debts amounting to 370 trillion rials (around $160 million).
IRCS calls for stronger regional cooperation among Red Cross, Red Crescent societies
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has called for stronger regional cooperation among Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, stressing the need to expand joint training and exercises, share knowledge and experience, and build common operational capacities.
National Elderly Week highlights healthy, active aging
TEHRAN – The health ministry is commemorating National Elderly Week from September 26 to October 2 to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about aging, focusing on healthy, active, and empowered aging.
Tabas Geopark grabs awards at UNESCO Global Geoparks Networks contest
TEHRAN – Tabas UNESCO Global Geopark, in the of the country, has won the first and second prizes in two out of three competitions held at the 20th anniversary of the Global Geoparks Network (GGN).
UNDP-backed assessment prioritizes 30 sand and dust storm hotspots in Iran
TEHRAN – A national assessment supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has identified and prioritized 30 critical domestic source areas for sand and dust storms (SDS) in Iran, providing an evidence base for targeted measures to reduce risks to communities, infrastructure and vulnerable ecosystems.
IRCS holds advanced life support course for Ghanaian health staff
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society’s health center in Ghana has held the first advanced life support course for nurses in the African country, aimed at strengthening their capacity to respond effectively to medical emergencies.
Iranian, Iraqi officials underline enhancing tech ties
TEHRAN – Ehsan Qaboul, head of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology’s Center for International Scientific Cooperation, and Safaa Taqi Abd Nour Al-Issawi, president of Mustansiriya University, have highlighted the need to boost technological cooperation and implement previously reached agreements.
UNESCO chair in disaster risk reduction, resilience engineering inaugurated
TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research, and Technology Hossein, Simaei-Sarraf, and the Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO, Hassan Fartousi, inaugurated the UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Engineering at Kharazmi University on Tuesday.
UN coordinator calls for joint action to protect Caspian Sea
TEHRAN – Protecting the Caspian Sea is not only an environmental priority but also a priority for sustainable development, UN Resident Coordinator in Iran Christine Weigand has said, noting that the environmental challenges facing the transboundary body of water require joint and collaborative solutions.