Nine hospitals in Iran have ceased operations following airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel, according to reports on Tuesday. The Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA) cited lawmaker Mohammad Jamalian, a member of the health commission in Iran’s parliament, stating that the s caused significant damage to the country’s healthcare infrastructure.
Jamalian reported that since the start of the conflict, 18 emergency departments and 25 health centres have been damaged, while 14 ambulances were destroyed. Hospitals have suspended non-essential procedures, including cosmetic surgeries, to prioritise treatment for war-related injuries and urgent medical cases.
He added that Iran’s strategic medicine reserves could last at least six months if the conflict continues, though shortages of certain drugs have already emerged. Currently, around 1,400 injured patients are being treated as inpatients across the country.
The s have put Iran’s healthcare system under immense strain, highlighting the broader humanitarian impact of the ongoing war in the region. Authorities continue to manage resources to ensure critical care for those most affected.
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