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HEALTH3d agoIran Expands Family Medicine Program to 64 Networks With 13.6 Million Under CoverageIran's Ministry of Health is expanding its family medicine program across 64 medical networks. According to ministry representative Alireza Raisi, citing IRNA, the program currently covers 13.6 million people, including 7.7 million urban residents and the remainder in rural areas. An initial phase is providing diagnostics for diabetes, hypertension, and prediabetes to approximately 3.5 million people. The operational structure consists of 2,528 physicians working in pilot centers across urban and rural districts, with approximately 1,610 additional specialists expected to join for basic care. While specialist assignments for rural residents are complete, the distribution of physicians for urban areas is in its final stages. To support the rollout, the ministry is developing a digital infrastructure focused on integrating service levels, linking with insurance systems, automating appointments, managing patient referrals, and creating administrative dashboards.pravda_ru · russia
HEALTHOct 9LUX Infusion Expands Access to Hemophilia Care with Qfitlia (fitusiran)LUX Infusion is currently authorized to dispense Qfitlia, expanding access to a unique bleeding disorder treatment option. PLANTATION, Fla., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LUX Infusion (the “Company”), a clinician-led...nynewscast · united states of america
HEALTHOct 7Asha Kirana facilitates over 2.5 lakh cataract surgeries in KarnatakaAsha Kirana has enabled more than 2.5 lakh cataract surgeries in Karnataka. This indicates a significant public health achievement in the region.The Hindu
HEALTHOct 6Iran's Medicine Shortages Fuel Black Market for Essential DrugsIran’s worsening medicine shortages are driving patients to a booming black market, where essential drugs can cost several times official prices. Cancer and chronic disease patients face soaring costs, while authorities struggle with imports, currency shortages, and supply disruptions.RFE/RL