Recent reports say Iran’s misery index has seen a 40% improvement after President Hassan Rouhani took office in 2013.

“But that does not mean social indicators have indeed improved or are…

With presidential elections just around the corner (May 19), the incumbent administration’s first term in office is under scrutiny in several areas, including healthcare – key indicators of a…

Startup companies are conventionally for-profit enterprises, but in recent years philanthropic ventures have begun adopting the startup model and technological knowhow to develop new non-profit…

More than 7% of Iran’s GDP is spent on healthcare and the need for large investments for new facilities, as well as refurbishing the existing ones is palpable. “Globally, nearly 10.5% of GDP is…

One of the most pressing humanitarian issues today that is often overlooked is the issue of child labor. Around the world the growing gap between rich and poor has forced millions of young…

Health Minister Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi on Tuesday came down on the private sector for their lackadaisical interest in the national healthcare system.

The Vice Presidency for Women and Family Affairs has proposed a bill to revise a number of civil and criminal laws concerning women. It will be introduced in the Majlis by the end of August.

Entrepreneurship and harnessing young talent gives an important opportunity to Iran to make good economic progress and foster equality, said American economist Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, the special…

The 56th Exhibition and Congress of Iranian Dental Association (EXCIDA 56) saw thousands of local and foreign attendees, including 300 guests from 18 countries at the four-day event (May 17-20) in…

In today’s world, women’s role is essential in all human activities as seen in the increasing number of females participating in social, political, and economic activities in most countries,…

A senior health official has urged the mass media and those involved in cultural development programs to help promote tobacco abstinence among adolescents in the country.

On a Tuesday morning last week, a young child grappling with cancer saw her only wish come true. All Sana wanted was to see her father at work and how cars are made at the automotive factory where…

Air pollution in Tehran reached an all-time high in three years over the past two weeks – forcing authorities to take immediate action such as banning outdoor sport, closing  schools and…

Iran is ranked as having some of the best health and education indices in the region by the United Nations Development Program. However, despite a comprehensive reproductive health (RH) program…

Stepping in the huge white gallery space, one is instantly captivated by the paintings and prints on the walls: a fusion of scientific elements, cells, and distorted organisms with oil colors,…

In spite of the fact that food and drugs are exempted from sanctions under international conventions, the impact of the western sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program has been overwhelming,…

Traffic in Tehran has become intolerable and at times agonizing for residents, particularly during rush hours, due to the growing urban population and increasing private vehicular ownership.

The 4th round of the first Christie’s-style ‘Tehran Auction’ closed on Friday (May 29), fetching a record-breaking $6.4 million (210 billion rials), marking a historic moment in the history of…