President Hassan Rouhani recently approved allocation of $118 million for further securing the eastern borders, said Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, interior minister.
“Beefing up border security…
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A case of cholera was reported in the holy city of Qom. “An Iranian, who returned from Najaf city in Iraq was diagnosed with cholera after he sought medical care,” said deputy health minister Ali…
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The first group of Iranian hajj pilgrims will return home on September 28, said Hamidreza Seyedi, director general of Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA). The first group…
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Researchers have developed a new molecular test designed to calculate an individual’s “biological age” as opposed to their “chronological age.” They believe the test could lead to improvements in…
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Pension calculation provisions are undergoing revision to prevent irregularities, said Mohammad Hassan Zada, technical deputy for income affairs at the Social Security Organization (SSO), reports…
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Teams from Mazandaran and Isfahan ranked first and second respectively and students from Nimruz in Sistan-Baluchestan Province came third in the 4th Robotics Championships ‘Sharif Cup’ held at…
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Nigeria has been declared free of transmission of polio, leaving just two countries in the world where the virus is still regularly spreading: Pakistan and Afghanistan.
It’s a big step…
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A sea otter has become the first to be diagnosed with asthma after developing breathing difficulties when smoke from wildfires in Washington affected her aquarium.
One-year-old Mishka is…
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Secretary General of World Apheresis Association (WAA), Farhad Heshmati met with the board of directors at Iran Blood Transfusion Organization to discuss areas of cooperation between the two sides…
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Although not officially acknowledged yet, the internet campaign ‘My Better Half’ took off during the National Marriage Week (September 15-21).
The campaign is active since mid-September on…
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Over 14.3 million tourists visited Tibet in the first eight months of 2015, raking up billions of dollars in revenues. Tourism has generated 19 billion yuan ($3 billion) for the remote Himalayan…
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At least a 100 people are needed to preserve and safeguard historical monuments and sites, said Secretary of Iran Cultural Heritage Association Rahmatollah Raouf.
“Given the sector’s…
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The Alps are the birthplace of downhill skiing and a crucible for mountain climbing, but now the French government is trying to help their winter tourist towns adapt to a warming world.
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An Airbnb-style accommodation service has been launched by a Swiss company in Iran for tourists to list, find and rent lodging at a time when the Islamic Republic’s tourism is on the cusp of…
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An international tourism conference titled “One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities” is being held today at Milad Tower International Convention Center in Tehran.
Organized by…
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Almost half of Irish teenagers who had been cyber-bullied, say they felt helpless with three in 10 admitting to feeling completely alone.
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The first Specialized Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment in the Middle East has been established at the Iranian Red Crescent Society hospital in Dubai.
“The center was established…
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Due to high risk of MERS and cholera transmission from Saudi Arabia and Iraq respectively, a special committee for prevention of the diseases has been established at the Health Ministry, said Ali…
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During the National Children’s Week in Iran, from October 6 to 12, all museums of natural history are free of charge for children and students. Coinciding with the International Children’s Day on…
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The number of fire stations in Tehran increased to 116 from 103 in April last year, said Saeed Sharifzadeh, director of Tehran’s Fire Stations and Safety Services Organization. “The average…
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Healthy twins conceived by an HIV-infected father were born recently thanks to the newly launched ‘sperm washing’ project, said Zahra Talani, head of the Iranian Research Centre for HIV/AIDS.
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The proposal to launch an independent Emergency Services Organization is under consideration by the Supreme Council of Health, said Hassan Hashemi, minister of health and medical education.
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Saudi Arabia has barred Health Minister Hassan Hashemi from visiting Iranian pilgrims injured in Thursday’s stampede at Mina, near the Islamic holy city of Mecca.
Health Ministry…
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Novartis plans to sell medications for heart disease, diabetes and other non-infectious diseases for just $1 per month’s supply in poor countries.
Drug makers’ charity programs usually…
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Despite a drop in the number of people facing starvation, nearly one in three of the world’s population is malnourished, even as obesity spreads around the globe, an international food security…
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