WHO sends cholera tests to Iran amidst health system strain
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The World Health Organization delivered 10,000 cholera rapid diagnostic tests to Iran’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education, using funds from the Central Emergency Response Fund.
The organization will distribute the tests to the provinces of Hormozgan, Kerman, Sistan-Baluchestan, and Khuzestan, to quickly identify cholera cases and respond to potential outbreaks. This delivery is part of a larger two-million-dollar project launched in May to support Iran’s urgent health needs and prevent the spread of diseases.
The WHO noted that airstrikes, beginning February 28, have damaged Iranian health infrastructure, destroying hundreds of health centers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical facilities. These attacks, combined with recent climatic shocks like unusual rainfall and flooding, have increased the risk of waterborne diseases in several provinces. The WHO project aims to benefit over 112,000 people directly and protect an additional 272,550 by strengthening disease surveillance and rapid response systems over the next six months.
The organization also plans to distribute supplies to combat malaria and dengue fever.
