21 April 2022 – In line with plans to support countries to strengthen their health sector response, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and country office are supporting the Islamic Republic of Iran by providing technical assistance during a two-day workshop on development of National Strategic Plan to end tuberculosis (TB) in the country.

The strategic workshop was officially commenced during a ceremony on Sunday, 17 April, in the presence of WHO Representative in Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Syed Jaffar Hussain, Director of the Iranian Centre for Disease Control Dr Mohammad Mahdi Gouya, National Director of TB and Leprosy Control Department Dr Mahshid Nasehi, WHO’s International Consultant Dr Uzman Khan, and officials from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.