Global health donors are increasingly transitioning funding to support countries around the world meet development and disease burden goals.
The WHO country office extends its appreciation and gratitude to all donors and partners who have been generously providing funding support to WHO and its country office in Islamic Republic of Iran to enable the Organization to fulfil its mandate and mission efficiently and effectively. These contributions have enabled WHO to lead important health initiatives alongside national health authorities, improve health care services and strengthen the management of data to facilitate improved health and well-being among the population.
We also thank the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, health care staff and service workers, local communities and leaders, the many public and community-based organizations, academic institutions and professional volunteers who collaborate with WHO to achieve public health goals.
Improving access to inclusive health care in long-term care facilities
The main purpose of the project “Improving access to inclusive health care in long-term care facilities and enhancing the quality of life and dignity of the most vulnerable populations in Islamic Republic of Iran during the time of emergencies and pandemics” is to enhance the local capacity to provide quality services to the elderly and people living with disabilities through multi-tiered interventions to address the various aspects of their vulnerability against respiratory infections, such as COVID-19. This includes strengthening the capacity of long-term care facilities in COVID-19 risk reduction and response measures, training caregivers and service providers on providing tailored and quality care,; and providing the most needed assistive technologies for prioritized individuals with reduced access to services due to socioeconomic vulnerabilities.
Islamic Republic of Iran COVID-19 Emergency Response Project (ICERP)
To strengthen the response capacities of the health system during COVID-19, trilateral collaboration was fostered between the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, WHO, and the World Bank. As a result, a US$ 50 million loan was secured to fund the Islamic Republic of Iran COVID-19 Emergency Response Project (ICERP), which aims to provide the country’s health system with essential and life-saving medical and laboratory equipment.
