Document Type : Promotional
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1 . PhD Student in History of Islamic Iran, Department of History, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Kharazmi University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran 2. Research Expert, Museum of Medical History of Hamadan Province, Hamadan University
Abstract
The imposed war initiated by Iraq against Iran commonly referred to in Iran as the Sacred Defense stands as one of the most turbulent and formative periods in the country’s contemporary history.Beyond its political, social, and economic repercussions, the war profoundly affected public health and posed unprecedented challenges for Iran’s healthcare system.The purpose of this study is to examine the activities of the Ministry of Health and its guiding role during the war.Particular attention is given to the challenges encountered, the strategies adopted to address them, and the long-term effects of this period on Iran’s healthcare infrastructure.This research seeks to elucidate the position, performance, and valuable experiences of the Ministry of Health throughout the war by combining theoretical knowledge with practical insights. Methodologically, it is grounded in a historical and retrospective approach, employing a descriptive-analytical framework. The primary sources consist of archival records, newspapers, library materials, databases, and memoirs of medical personnel who served on the frontlines.The findings demonstrate that the Ministry of Health, through effective organization, collective and individual efforts, and the utilization of both domestic and foreign resources, was able to meet the urgent medical and health needs of soldiers and war casualties in a highly effective manner.The lessons gained during this period ultimately became an enduring asset for strengthening Irans healthcare system in the years that followed. As one of the few studies dedicated specifically tothe Ministry of Health’srole during the Iran-Iraq War,this paper contributes both to the scholarly field and to future research in related areas
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