The Iranian healthcare system is much more modern than most tourists probably expect. From their family planning to legal organ trade programs, Iran’s particularly developed and even progressive medical system is thriving.
Here are 5 key facts about today’s healthcare system in Iran:
1. Our health care system includes both public and private organizations. The government has been focussing on expanding health care in recent years has made public facilities the main provider for health care for primary, secondary, and tertiary health services, especially in rural areas.
2. Iran’s Primary Health Care program plays a key role in the Iranian healthcare system. Since the PHC’s creation, the healthcare coverage and public health in Iran have greatly improved.
3. Medical tourism is a big deal in Iran. Over 100,000 travelers visited Iran in 2016 seeking treatment. Medical usually includes; cosmetic surgeries, such as rhinoplasty or hair transplants, infertility treatments, or orthopedic procedures.
4. One example of Iran’s modernized healthcare is the family planning program. The Iranian government is more open-minded than you may think, with their willingness to provide free contraception and family planning tools, unlike many of its Middle Eastern neighbors.
5. Iran is currently the only country in the world with a legal system for organ trade. Our government-sponsored system brings together donors and patients and facilitates the payment of donors.
