Cooperation between IUMS Research Centers and WHO
The cooperation between the research centers of Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) is going to be strengthened.
Dr. Hamid Ravaqi, the regional consultant of the World Health Organization, explained the joint activities of the Eastern Mediterranean Office of the WHO. According to him, 50 centers from different countries and several centers from Iran University of Medical Sciences cooperate with the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office. He further emphasized the importance of strengthening this cooperation, which is one of the university's important plans for the future.
Dr. Mehdi Moghtadaei, Vice President for International Affairs, discussed the university's internationalization programs during the meeting. According to him, there are currently 88 organizations worldwide actively working in the field of health, including WHO, the United Nations Assembly for the eradication of AIDS and Ebola, as well as G7 and G20 summits.
During the internationalization conference of WHO partner centers, the managers of these centers at IUMS presented a report on their activities. The conference aimed to build capacity and promote the international activities of educational groups and research centers at the university.
