Iran’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports warns that only about 20 percent of Iranians incorporate exercise and sports activities in their daily lives. IRNA reports that a ministry spokesman expressed concern regarding the small percentage of the population engaging in daily exercise, saying that in most countries, at least 60 percent of the […]
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Officials disagree on safety of Tehran tap water
The head of Tehran Health and City Services Commission has called on the city residents to stop consuming tap water and only use bottled water for drinking. Rahmatollah Hafezi stressed that tap water in certain parts of the city can be harmful to people’s health. The Minister of Health has denied those statements and […]
Iran to end organ transplants for foreigners
Iran’s Minister of Health has announced that organ transplants for non-Iranians will be banned by the end of September. He cited the long waiting lists for Iranians seeking organ transplants as the main reason for the new regulation. The minister announced that in the past 10 years, 608 non-Iranians have undergone organ transplants in […]
Prisoners at Ward 350 of Evin Prison Join Gonabadi Dervishes by Fasting and Praying for Jailed Dervish Lawyers’ Health
Various groups of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience along with the Gonabadi Dervishes are praying for the health of Hamid-Reza Moradi and Mostafa Daneshjou in ward 350 of Evin prison.According to Kaleme website, following the 5 days fast plan by imprisoned Gonabad Dervishes that has started since the twelfth day of the month […]
Holding Prayer Ceremony at Evin Prison for Hamidreza Moradi and Mostafa Daneshjou’s Health
Six imprisoned Gonabadi Dervishes in ward 350 of Evin prison, on the twelfth day of the month of Muharram, started fasting and invocation for five days that is associated with prayers to improve the health condition of Hamid-Reza Moradi who his health is perilous and has hospitalized in Shohada e Tajrish Hospital. According to Kaleme […]
Fears over health of Mehdi Karroubi, Iran opposition leader
Fresh concerns have been raised about the health of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, under house arrest since 2010. Mr Karroubi’s son said he was taken to hospital three times recently due to heart and lung problems. Mehdi Karroubi, 76, was detained after anti-government street protests. He has not been formally charged. Mr Karroubi […]
Health concerns rise for jailed Iranian activist
The wife of political prisoner Mehdi Khazali says her husband is being held in a “tight cell without any basic services” and his health is seriously at risk. The Kaleme website reports that a number of political activists visited the family of jailed activist Mehdi Khazali, and they were told that his calls to […]
Dervish Lawyers in Dire Health at Evin Prison
Seven Dervish lawyers being held at the Intelligence Ministry’s Ward 209 at Evin Prison have not had access to light in months and have developed various illnesses, the wife of one of the lawyers told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. Sedigheh Khalili, the wife of imprisoned lawyer Hamidreza Moradi, added that […]
Authorities Disregard The Dire Health of Dervishes on 49th day of hunger strike/ Transfer of Saleh Moradi to Infirmary
Physical condition of Jailed Dervishes in Adel Abad prison, on 49th day of their hunger strike has been reported deteriorated as a result of their prolonged hunger strike.
Authorities Disregard The Dire Health of Dervishes on 49th day of hunger strike/ Transfer of Saleh Moradi to Infirmary
Physical condition of Jailed Dervishes in Adel Abad prison, on 49th day of their hunger strike has been reported deteriorated as a result of their prolonged hunger strike.