Health Transformation Plan for Universal Health Coverage in Iran: Reflections From the Past

Document Type : Letter to Editor

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Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

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Dear Editor,

 

Serving in the Islamic Republic of Iran as the Head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) Country Office in Tehran is considered a privilege by WHO’s international staff. When invited to serve in this position in 2016, I did not hesitate the least since such an experience is as much a learning opportunity as it is to advise the country’s dedicated leadership. During that period, some of the developments in health and the experience of living in Iran have left an indelible mark that distinguishes this country of almost ninety million people. ... (Read more...)

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  • Receive Date: 23 September 2024
  • Revise Date: 27 March 2025
  • Accept Date: 29 March 2025
  • First Publish Date: 30 March 2025

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