SAEDNEWS: The Deputy Nursing Minister of Health said: The Zionist regime attacked 5 hospitals in the country, two of which occurred last night.
Saednews, Health Group — Abbas Ebadi stated that from the very first minutes of the 12-day war imposed on us by the Zionist enemy, all nurses were on duty, and with crisis management training, initial medical procedures including emergency measures and other services were carried out quickly and effectively. He explained: “We have 65 medical universities across the country, of which nearly 37 were directly involved in these events. The nursing workforce, totaling 215,000, was among the frontline service providers. Thanks to the organization and training provided, all groups knew their duties and delivered services promptly. With the health sector’s coordinated efforts, the goal was to provide the highest quality care.”
He added: “Most of the injured who reached medical centers were treated with minimal problems, and most of our martyrs died at the scene of the incident.”
Ebadi emphasized that alongside treating the wounded, regular health services did not decrease. He regretted that the Zionist regime has never adhered to international protocols in this war or previous ones, violating international laws that protect healthcare facilities. As a result, five hospitals were attacked, two of which occurred last night.
He continued: “The Shahid Motahari Burn Hospital and Labafinejad Hospital were attacked. Thanks to routine drills, Shahid Motahari Hospital was evacuated, and patients were transferred to other centers. Parts of Labafinejad Hospital were damaged, and patient transfer processes were carried out.”
Ebadi further stated: “More than 10 ambulances were directly targeted in the past 12 days, resulting in the martyrdom of four of our colleagues, and many Red Crescent staff were also injured.”
Referring to the brutal attacks of the Zionist regime, he noted: “The first hospital to be damaged was Farabi Hospital in Kermanshah, which was hit twice and resumed service from yesterday. Motahari Hospital was also affected twice. Hakim Children’s Hospital in Tehran and a hospital in East Azerbaijan have also been damaged.”
Health System Preparedness in Wartime Conditions
Ebadi spoke about the health system’s wartime preparedness, explaining: “Medical universities are organized into 10 assessment poles, each with designated universities and support groups. If a hospital is affected by a crisis, its designated hospitals provide coverage.”
He added: “Ambulance buses have also been planned to provide emergency services. Four field hospitals were prepared but fortunately were not needed. Additionally, regulations for establishing convalescent centers were drafted, but there has been no need to use them so far.”
The Deputy Nursing Minister of Health highlighted the readiness of nurses to serve patients, saying: “In the past, most nursing news involved complaints from colleagues about certain services that the Ministry of Health was supposed to provide. However, the attack on our homeland led to professional unity. From day one, all NGOs including the Nursing House and the Nursing Organization mobilized. Alongside issuing statements, 159 nursing board members formed volunteer groups. All professional associations joined, creating significant mobilization among volunteers, including nursing and paramedical students—an important asset for the health system.”
Ebadi also pointed out the constant readiness of health volunteers for field and dedicated work: “Many colleagues have postponed their sick leave and declared their readiness. Retirees have also volunteered and are ready to serve at any moment.”
