Iranian Physician Honored by WHO and Receives International Award (+Photo)

Dr. Amirali Hamidieh of the Islamic Republic of Iran, professor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, has been named and honored as a recipient of this award for his pioneering work in pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation.

The 73rd meeting of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Committee of the World Health Organization (RC73) began on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in Cairo with the presence of health ministers and high-level delegations of member countries, including the Islamic Republic of Iran.

According to Ambassador Arjan, the delegation of the Ministry of Health of Iran is present in this meeting headed by Ali Jafarian, the senior adviser and deputy of the Minister of Health and the head of the Office of the Protection of the Interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Cairo.

Awarding the World Organization Cancer Control Award to an Iranian research doctor

In the opening ceremony of this summit, the award of the Kuwait government for the control of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean region was awarded to 3 winners.

Dr. Amir Ali Hamidieh from the Islamic Republic of Iran, a professor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, was introduced and honored as one of the recipients of this award for his pioneering actions in the field of pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation.

This award, which includes a medal and a cash amount, was awarded at the regional committee meeting of the World Health Organization.

The warning of the Director General of the World Health Organization about the crises in the region

In his opening speech, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, pointed out that the Eastern Mediterranean region is facing the most attacks on health centers, medical workers and patients in the world, and emphasized: Hospitals, ambulances and health workers are protected by international humanitarian law and should never be targeted.

He called for more internal investment in the health sector, referring to the severe budget reduction that has affected nearly two thousand health centers in the region.

The Director General of the World Health Organization also expressed his gratitude to the organization's teams in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon and Afghanistan, and called for an end to regional conflicts.

The emphasis of the head of the regional office on the heavy burden of humanitarian crises

In his speech, Adham Rashad Ismail, head of the Eastern Mediterranean regional office, stated that the Eastern Mediterranean region hosts 9% of the world's population, but bears nearly half of the world's humanitarian needs, stating: "Until June of this year, 117 million people in this region are in need of humanitarian assistance."

He emphasized the commitment of the World Health Organization to maintain essential health services and support countries in crisis and said: The people of Afghanistan, Gaza Strip, Sudan and Yemen cannot bear the consequences of reducing resources.

The 73rd meeting of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Committee continues until October 15, 2026 in Cairo, and its agenda includes reviewing the annual report of the Regional Director, discussing health financing, architecture for the elimination of multi-diseases in the region, health emergencies and polio eradication.