Iran

Iran's Ministry of Health is to begin reimbursing locally developed HIV/AIDS medicine IMOD (immuno-modulator drug) in a decision that could benefit the 66,000 Iranians estimated to... 2008-01-04

Iran's government is to commit around one sixth of its budget to healthcare-related functions for the financial year April 2008 - March 2009 according to the Ministry of Health. Approximately... 2007-12-11

Iran's scientists have claimed that they have developed a herbal HIV/AIDS treatment made from local medicinal plants. The drug, called IMOD, reportedly boosts the immune system and... 2007-05-18

Iran's Pasteur Institute , has announced that a new pharmaceutical plant in the country will be the largest in South West Asia. The new complex will produce varied treatments including... 2007-02-05

The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Iran is thought to be greater than previously stated due to a sharp increase in the number of intravenous drug users. According to the country's deputy... 2006-06-28

Iran and Oman have agreed to co-operate in the field of healthcare after discussions between the two countries' respective health ministers. Under the agreement, Iranian nurses and... 2006-05-23

Iran and Cuba have recently called for an increase in their mutual co-operation concerning the production of pharmaceuticals. The declaration came during the 11th Iran-Cuba Joint... 2006-04-24