Eynollahi made the remarks in the opening ceremony of the first exhibition of knowledge-based food, medicine and medical equipment in Tehran on Monday, adding that in addition to the 20 states demanding Iranian achievements, some countries such as Syria and Iraq accepted Iran’s pharmacopeia.
The minister also said that the Islamic Republic has gained significant achievements in the healthcare sector, while Iran was dependent on the West totally and the Iranian patients had to travel abroad to get good treatment.
The total number of Iranian medical students was 180k, but the Islamic Iran has turned into the hub of medical science nowadays, he added.
According to the minister, there are 67 medical sciences faculties, 850 research centers and 25 pharmaceutical faculties in Iran.
The enemies have tried to harm the country by the use of different tools such as war, unrest and sanctions, but many friendly countries are keen on having amicable ties with the Islamic Republic, he argued.
Iran seeks to create a healthcare union, he said, noting that we held a good consultation meeting with Zimbabwe, and that we held talks with 10 states in the form of bilateral negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Iranians are ready to hold scientific seminars at regional level, he said, adding that the Islamic Republic plans to export medicines and medical equipment.
Iran is producing 99 percent of medicines and 40 percent of medical equipment domestically, he said.
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