Tehran’s Children’s Medical Center to receives UNICEF backing

Robin Nandy, the representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Iran, recently toured the stem cell transplant ward of Tehran’s Children’s Medical Center (CMC). Nandy praised the dedication and expertise of the medical staff and highlighted the advanced services provided to children with cancer and other serious illnesses.
During the visit, Nandy expressed UNICEF’s readiness to support the CMC in several key areas. These include staff empowerment to enhance service quality, technical and equipment support, and providing essential items that have become inaccessible due to sanctions, IRNA wrote.
He also suggested exchanging experiences and conducting joint research with other countries.
Amir-Ali Hamidieh, head of the stem cell transplant ward, emphasized the impact of sanctions on Iran’s health sector, particularly on children’s access to healthcare. He welcomed UNICEF’s support, stating that the visit was planned to address the challenges faced by children seeking treatment at the CMC.
He underscored the need to keep pace with global advancements in cell and gene therapy technologies and equipment.
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