SAEDNEWS: Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref praised physicians for their vital role from the war years to today’s self-reliant strategies, highlighting their contribution to national unity during the recent 12-day war.
According to Saed News, quoting ISNA, Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, highlighted the vital role of physicians during the ceremony marking National Doctor’s Day. He emphasized their leadership from the years of the imposed war to providing self-reliance strategies for medical students, stressing that Iranian medicine holds a distinguished position.
Aref noted that one of the key factors of cohesion and unity during the recent 12-day war was the effective performance of physicians at that time. He honored Government Week and the memory of martyred statesmen, particularly physician martyrs, and expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Iranian Medical Council.
He also thanked the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for supporting the government, describing this support as both a heavy responsibility for officials and a motivation for greater determination in effective service, which in turn strengthens national unity.
Aref considered Doctor’s Day an opportunity for evaluation, critique, and self-assessment of this professional community, emphasizing that the Minister of Health should take into account the issues raised during the session. He underscored the necessity of striving for higher standards, with the Ministry of Health and medical professionals serving as the primary evaluators.
He stressed that although health is not solely about economics, the government is prepared to address health economics issues. He further stated that in order to preserve the cohesion achieved during the 12-day war, there must be serious reviews in certain areas, particularly education.
Aref described addressing the causes of elite migration as essential, saying the government has a responsibility to provide a stable environment for this group. He announced that the 14th administration is ready to use expert discussions and inter-branch coordination to foster reverse migration.
The Vice President added that in the Seventh Development Plan, a comprehensive health care document has been drafted with the cooperation of the Medical Council, outlining specific responsibilities. He admitted shortcomings in smart health information governance, pointing out that privacy in medicine is nearly absent as access to records extends from hospital secretaries to high-ranking officials. He nevertheless praised Iranian physicians for their pioneering use of modern technology, emphasizing the urgent need for a structured and organized system for health information management.
