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‘Iran sole country in Eastern Mediterranean to supply voluntary, unpaid blood donation’
TEHRAN – Iran is the first and sole country in the Eastern Mediterranean region that has been able to meet the country’s need for blood and blood products relying entirely on voluntary and unpaid blood donations, the CEO of Iran Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) has said.
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DOE highlights need for smart monitoring of wildlife
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has underlined the need to benefit from advanced technologies, like camera traps for smart monitoring of wildlife, to effectively preserve valuable wildlife species.
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Top five Iranian universities of technology to foster scientific ties
TEHRAN – The top five universities of technology in Iran, namely the University of Tehran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Amirkabir University of Technology, Sharif University of Technology, and Iran University of Medical Sciences, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote scientific synergy and strengthen research infrastructures in the country.
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Top five Iranian universities of technology to foster scientific ties
TEHRAN – The top five universities of technology in Iran, namely the University of Tehran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Amirkabir University of Technology, Sharif University of Technology, and Iran University of Medical Sciences, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote scientific synergy and strengthen research infrastructures in the country.
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Birth of great bustard chicks brings hope for species survival
TEHRAN – The birth of six chicks in captivity in two years has revived hope for the survival of the endangered great bustard (Otis tarda) species in the country, an official with the Department of Environment has said.
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DOE highlights need for smart monitoring of wildlife
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has underlined the need to benefit from advanced technologies, like camera traps for smart monitoring of wildlife, to effectively preserve valuable wildlife species.
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‘Iran sole country in Eastern Mediterranean to supply voluntary, unpaid blood donation’
TEHRAN – Iran is the first and sole country in the Eastern Mediterranean region that has been able to meet the country’s need for blood and blood products relying entirely on voluntary and unpaid blood donations, the CEO of Iran Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) has said.
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Minab, the hub of mango production in Iran
Workers at a mango processing plant in the southern city of Minab, Hormozgan Province, are processing mangoes, which are widely cultivated across the province.
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IRCS, ICRC hold workshop to strengthen readiness for chemical incidents
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) have held a workshop on safety equipment and personal protection in chemical incidents for 50 selected members of rapid response and primary medical care teams of the IRCS.
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Iran to attend IOAA 2026
TEHRAN – Five Iranian students will participate in the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, from September 25 to October 5.
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World Blood Donor Day: One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
TEHRAN – Observed on June 14 every year, World Blood Donor Day is a celebration to honor donors, an effort to raise awareness of the ongoing need for safe blood and blood products, and a call to action to inspire consistent and new voluntary blood donations to ensure the availability of safe, adequate blood supplies.
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Convention on Wetlands launching call for 2026-2028 Wetland City Accreditation
TEHRAN - The Convention on Wetlands is launching its call for applications for the Wetland City Accreditation for the 2026–2028 triennium.
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UNICEF provides Iran with pentavalent vaccines
TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME), and the MoHME designated private-sector partner, has delivered a shipment of pentavalent vaccines to ensure the continuity of routine immunization services for children across the country.
