Director of statistics and information technology of the university Announcing this news and added: considering the leading position of Golestan province in the projects of establishing electronic health records at the national level, monitoring and managing the information production of the health system is mandatory. He mentioned: "In this regard, the experts of this management in a joint meeting with the technical staff of the Bureau of Statistics and Information Technology of the Ministry of Health examined, analyzed and setting up the university's SSM system".

Dr. Alijan Tabarai, a member of the faculty of Gorgan University of Medical Sciences and president of the Iranian Virology Association, said: "We have made advance progress in the fighting against hepatitis." He said on the Khabar news program: "Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease that progresses to cirrhosis and liver cancer by liver involvement or cell enlargement.”Viral and non-viral agents have been implicated in the development of the disease, with a greater role for viruses, especially hepatitis B and C". He added that effective measures have been taken in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the slogan of the year, which is an investment by countries to eradicate hepatitis. While emphasizing the importance of strengthening public education and the development of postgraduate education, he added: "It is necessary to create the necessary structures for the diagnosis, screening, control and treatment of hepatitis by relying on the use of specialized staff and young human capital in virology and clinical fields". Dr. Tabarai said: "According to the orders of the Supreme Leader, following the slogan of  year 98, "year of production boom", he hopes to work more on viral diseases with the cooperation of all related organization to maintain & focus on health of people, Including livestock, poultry, fisheries and plants have been created so that to witness more suitable conditions in the society that effective action can be taken in line with the great goals of the country's health sector. World Hepatitis Day (July 28 coincides with August 6) is named in honorable birth Day of Dr. Baruch Samuel Bloomberg, the winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine due to discovery of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) in 1967.

The President of Golestan University of Medical Sciences issued a message on the occasion of Physician's Day. The text of Dr. Fazel's message is as follows:      In the name of God Physicians are one of the main social assets of the society, and the protection of their endeavor is an appreciation of the efforts and initiatives of the elites who, despite shortcomings, they selflessly serve the honorable people of the province. Precisely, the model of Iranian ethical physicians is philosopher & scientist Avicenna, who is confirmed by the world for his unique role in the development of this profession. In the great sage thought, a patient's smile and a gift of health to the people have a great reward where all the sufferings and hardships of the medical profession are relieved, and today is an appropriate time to appreciate the sincere Physicians who inherit this great sage Avicenna's birthday. In addition thanking them for all their efforts in the field of health, education and treatment, I would like to appreciate them for their efforts in growth and development, as well as for teaching and training the sacred medical profession knowledge. I hope that the precious blessing of health will always be the light of life for these loved ones and their respected families.  

The president of Golestan University of Medical Sciences said: ‌ According to the latest statistics published by deputy of Ministry of Health in research, Golestan is not among the 7 provinces of the country's cancer pole. Dr. Fazel stated in a press conference with the media: Currently, the prevalence of cancer in the world is 210 to 230 person per 100 thousand population, but this statistic in our country is 140 person per 100 thousand of population. He pointed out that shortage of 3,000 hospital beds in the province.  He added: "During the president's visit last year, the construction of four hospitals in Golestan was approved, which due to Flood in this province caused the funds to be allocated later". Dr. Fazel stated: This week, 11.5 billion Tomans(Iranian currency) will be allocated for Gomishan 96-bed hospital, 18.5 billion Tomans for Galikesh 96-bed hospital, 6.5 billion Tomans for Ramian 96-bed hospital and 28.5 billion Tomans for the first phase of 600-bed hospital, named Ayatollah Taheri in Gorgan was announced. He noted: "Three plots of land have been proposed in Shastkola, Meydan Tir(Golshahr) and Jilin Town, and since we are not Constructor, one of these three plots must be approved by the specific specialized company of the Ministry of Health and experts from programming & Budget Organization and other capable institutions. Dr. Fazel also referred to the flood in Golestan and said: "With the cooperation of health personnel and other organization, despite the fact that Golestan was affected by flood for 40 days, we did not experience any epidemic of the disease in this province and due to this fact, we were praised by the ministry of Health".  

The first National Congress on Sexual Health - Reproduction and Counseling in Midwifery started with participants from all over the country in the late Falsafi higher educational complex. It started in the morning with delivering speech by Dr. Honarvar, Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology,    It is worth mentioning that this program was held in the past years as a conference and seminar, But now for the first time first time it is being held as a national congress hosted by Golestan University of Medical Sciences. The Congress will focus on reproductive health in crisis - reproductive health rights and law - pregnancy and childbirth and complementary medicine - counseling and sexual health, reproductive - cancers of breast and reproductive system - boredom gender (Gender dysphoria) for 2 days Morning and afternoon will continue with the presence of panel members and participants from all over the country while an article in the hall of the higher educational complex of the late Falsafi was presented.

The Third National Congress on Children's Respiratory Diseases was held with participants from all over the country attending the Fasafi Higher Education Complex. The National Congress on Respiratory Diseases for Children with was held with the participation of Dr. Fazel University chancellor, Dr. Arefnia's Health Deputy, Dr. Rostamani chief of the security office of the University and other Department of Health Management & officials and participants from across the country at the Falsafi Higher Medical Education Complex of Golestan University. National Congress on Pediatric Respiratory Diseases Hosted by Golestan University of Medical Sciences Nebulizer Therapy - Asthma in Children - Pleural Diseases - Lung Infections - Intensive Care - Cystic Lung Diseases - Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis in Children and Adults – attending to Acute and chronic coughing patients & etc. The lecture was held for two days in the morning and afternoon with panel members and participants from all over the country with presenting the posters.

In order to advance the health goals of the Golestan province, the third joint conference of the university and the Golestan province prosecution was held, attended by Hojatoleslam Sayed Hosseini, the provincial central prosecutor, Dr. Fazel the head of the university, the head of the provincial government, provincial city prosecutors, university board members, Health network administrators and hospital chiefs. The event was held at the university's Martyr Avini Conference hall. Speaking at the conference, Dr. Fazel, the head of the university, presented a report on the state of the university in the field of health. According to the province's population of 1 million 900 thousand people, including 25 public and private hospitals in the province, are providing health services, out of this 25 Hospitals 16 Governmental hospitals and 607 Health care Homes, 197 Health care Centers where physicians and medical practitioners provide valuable services to the discerning people of the province. Dr. Fazel said: "We are trying to cover all the health problems in the province, and holding these meetings could be a turning point in future interactions between the university and the province's supervisory units and lessen the problems of people and patients in needs." Provincial Prosecutor Hojatoleslam Sayyed Hosseini also emphasized the health sector, is an important area and one of the factors that contribute to community growth and development is the health issue that will contributes to security in the country while if community health is compromised, that community also will be at risk, so he emphasize that, the health of everyone, and the more activities and doing the right things in this area, the more effective and useful the community will be. Dr. Kabir, Senior Advisor to the President of the University, said: "Our standard is people's health and the basic criterion of health should not be compromised. This meeting can be a coordination and cooperation between us and the monitoring department, while we must meet our standards In order not to be harmed Following the conference, each of the university's deputy provincial and district prosecutors presented a report on health and judicial measures and barriers.  

The Fifth General English Language Testing of the Ministry of Health was held electronically at the Golestan University of Medical Sciences Electronic Testing Center. Dr. Kamran Heidari, director of the exam area, noted that 50 volunteers took part in the test, and the process was completed successfully.

Simultaneous of the research week, the Office of Development and Coordination of the Scientific Journals of the University was opened with the presence of the President of the University. While Mr. Msssoud Mohammadi elaborating the problems of each journals, addressed the benefits of setting up a journal office, reforming the journal structure, indexing journals into credible indexes, synergizing collaborative activities, empowering staff, integrating journals' websites and article structures.

The second specialized management training course for Provincial Organ Transplantation was held with the participation of Dr. Katayoun Najafizadeh, President of the Iranian Donor Association, Dr. Fazel, President of the University, a group of government administrators and university administrators at the campus.  During this training, Dr. Fazel, the head of the university, stated that organ donation is a sensitive issue in the community and pointed out that culture in the field of organ transplantation in Iran is not old and has been practiced in the country for about 20 years. Dr. Fazel said that there are 16,000 deaths from accidents in the country annually, of which 5 to 8,000 suffer brain stroke, while only fewer than 1,000 are donated in the country. Dr. Fazel continued that there are currently 25,000 patients in need of a transplant in the country, while one brain death patient can save one to eight people from death. Dr. Fazel said he hoped to donate to patients in need in the culture community. Continuing this training, Dr. Katayoun Najafizadeh, president of the Iranian Society for organ Donation, said 25,000 people are waiting for organ transplants in Iran, while 99 percent of deaths are cardiac deaths, and only one percent constitute brain death. It is possible to donate an organ that can save Their life from imminent death. The head of the Iranian Association of Body organ Donors, saying that Iran is ranked 37th in the world for organ donation, noted that one to seven people in need of organ donation die nationwide because of a lack of donation.

Dr. Gholamreza Roshandel, director of research and technology and a member of the university's faculty, was selected as the top research group in the Clinical and Health Research Committee at the 25th Razi Festival. The Vice President of Research and Technology of Ministry of Health and Academic committee congratulates Dr. Roshandel on this success.  

The second Golestan province health congress was held with the aim of promoting health literacy and cancer prevention with the participation of Dr. Haqhshenas, the governor of Golestan province, Dr. Akhavan, responsible for organizing health ministries of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Fazel, and a number of provincial and university officials. "If it is not mental, physical and mental, it will lead to a decline in performance and we must admit that part of our society has a health problem. He added: "If the Health Assembly is to be effective, we need to implement the output and then look for the next one." He continued: Health literacy is very important, which is very low among our people and for example in the issue of nutrition our health literacy is poor. The governor of Golestan, saying that changing our lifestyles is very difficult, said: "If change is to develop, that change must happen in schools and we must bring the health congregation into the schools." "We need to change our health behavior so that our society changes over time and people's health literacy increases," said Dr. Haghshanas. He said: Golestan province can be the pilot of cancer prevention in the country and I hope this will happen because of its background in the province. He noted: NGOs should communicate with the provincial medical system and governors are required to cooperate with NGOs. Dr. Fazel, the university's president, said there was no talk of a tsunami of cancer in the country at the moment;   He said the most common cancers in the province were breast, intestinal, gastric, lung, esophageal, blood and prostate cancers, respectively, and said that the incidence of cancer in men was somewhat higher than in women in Golestan province. "Early detection of cancer can greatly help to cure it, which requires the cooperation of all organizations and institutions, especially NGOs, for the prevention and early detection of cancer," the university president said. Dr. Akhavan, head of the NGOs Committees of the Ministry of health said: Golestan province is the second province in the country to hold the forum, a sign of the province's determination and empathy for health officials. Emphasizing that we all need to feel more responsible, he urged all organizations and NGOs to help health authorities. Dr. Kabir, the vice-president of the university, also emphasized the purposeful cooperation of health NGOs with the University of Medical Sciences. He added that utilizing people's participation in the health sector can be seen as an important strategy in the health sector and said: "We need to use people's capacity to improve health."

The second specialized management training course for Provincial Organ Transplantation was held with the participation of Dr. Katayoun Najafizadeh, President of the Iranian Donor Association, Dr. Fazel, President of the University, a group of government administrators and university administrators at the campus.  During this training, Dr. Fazel, the head of the university, stated that organ donation is a sensitive issue in the community and pointed out that culture in the field of organ transplantation in Iran is not old and has been practiced in the country for about 20 years. Dr. Fazel said that there are 16,000 deaths from accidents in the country annually, of which 5 to 8,000 suffer brain stroke, while only fewer than 1,000 are donated in the country. Dr. Fazel continued that there are currently 25,000 patients in need of a transplant in the country, while one brain death patient can save one to eight people from death. Dr. Fazel said he hoped to donate to patients in need in the culture community. Continuing this training, Dr. Katayoun Najafizadeh, president of the Iranian Society for organ Donation, said 25,000 people are waiting for organ transplants in Iran, while 99 percent of deaths are cardiac deaths, and only one percent constitute brain death. It is possible to donate an organ that can save Their life from imminent death. The head of the Iranian Association of Body organ Donors, saying that Iran is ranked 37th in the world for organ donation, noted that one to seven people in need of organ donation die nationwide because of a lack of donation.

Dr. Gholamreza Roshandel, director of research and technology and a member of the university's faculty, was selected as the top research group in the Clinical and Health Research Committee at the 25th Razi Festival. The Vice President of Research and Technology of Ministry of Health and Academic committee congratulates Dr. Roshandel on this success.

The second Golestan province health congress was held with the aim of promoting health literacy and cancer prevention with the participation of Dr. Haqhshenas, the governor of Golestan province, Dr. Akhavan, responsible for organizing health ministries of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Fazel, and a number of provincial and university officials. "If it is not mental, physical and mental, it will lead to a decline in performance and we must admit that part of our society has a health problem. He added: "If the Health Assembly is to be effective, we need to implement the output and then look for the next one." He continued: Health literacy is very important, which is very low among our people and for example in the issue of nutrition our health literacy is poor.   The governor of Golestan, saying that changing our lifestyles is very difficult, said: "If change is to develop, that change must happen in schools and we must bring the health congregation into the schools." "We need to change our health behavior so that our society changes over time and people's health literacy increases," said Dr. Haghshanas. He said: Golestan province can be the pilot of cancer prevention in the country and I hope this will happen because of its background in the province. He noted: NGOs should communicate with the provincial medical system and governors are required to cooperate with NGOs. Dr. Fazel, the university's president, said there was no talk of a tsunami of cancer in the country at the moment;   He said the most common cancers in the province were breast, intestinal, gastric, lung, esophageal, blood and prostate cancers, respectively, and said that the incidence of cancer in men was somewhat higher than in women in Golestan province. "Early detection of cancer can greatly help to cure it, which requires the cooperation of all organizations and institutions, especially NGOs, for the prevention and early detection of cancer," the university president said. Dr. Akhavan, head of the NGOs Committees of the Ministry of health said: Golestan province is the second province in the country to hold the forum, a sign of the province's determination and empathy for health officials. Emphasizing that we all need to feel more responsible, he urged all organizations and NGOs to help health authorities. Dr. Kabir, the vice-president of the university, also emphasized the purposeful cooperation of health NGOs with the University of Medical Sciences. He added that utilizing people's participation in the health sector can be seen as an important strategy in the health sector and said: "We need to use people's capacity to improve health."

Dr. Fazel, chancellor of the university, at the 100th meeting of the heads of medical universities of the country, attended by Dr. Nobakht, vice president and head of the National Budget and Planning Organization and Dr. Namaki, minister of health in Tehran said ; Golestan province is the first province to have a referral system. Findings are among the leading provinces in the issues of electronic health records and referral systems in the country.  He said, fortunately with the implementation of the referral system in the province, we have a complete statistical population of people's health, and the general practitioner relationship with specialist physicians and health homes with hospitals is in the best possible format. Dr. Fazel also called for the reforming of the health care payment system that reforming the financial system of payment and tariffs in the health system is inevitable. --------------------------- He also argued in the Law on Force Productivity of Ambulance 115, that the Emergency Force 115 plays one of the most difficult roles in the health system and plays a vital role in providing timely assistance in critical situations and providing relief to the accidental injureds, so it is essential to serve this bothered personel paying special attention.

The celebration for new none- Iranian students of International campus with the presence of president and authorities of this campus held at the amphitheater of the Medicine faculty. In this meeting, Dr.Golalipour, the president of International campus welcomed the new students and stated about equipment and educational conditions of Medicine and Dentistry fields in Golestan University of Medical Sciences.

Dr. Fazel, the chancellor of the university, congratulated all physicians, especially from the medical community of Golestan University of Medical Sciences, on the commencement of Doctor's Day.   Dr. Fazel's message reads: Dear physicians and valuable colleagues of the medical community,   Firstly, this September, I congratulate all qualified doctors and professors of the University on Doctor's Day and the birthday of renowned Iranian scientist Doctor Abū-Ali Sina.   This day is an opportunity to appreciate the honest efforts of respected Doctors who consider your loved one's comfort, peace, and joy while relieving their pain and reducing their suffering.   Peace be upon you, the highly educated, dedicated, and selfless people, who, with your great efforts, knowledge, and ability to work, in addition to training the country's health specialists, are lovingly present at the bedside of patients. Doctors are mediators of God to heal the sick, as He has given them the gift of healing hands, and this honor is a great pleasure that deserves a lot of thanks.   We sincerely praise the Doctors efforts towards obtaining the scientific authority and health care of the province, and we wish to succeed in serving you and protecting your high status as the national capital of the country. <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Tahoma, " iranian="" sans",="" "dejavu="" "noto="" sans="" arabic",="" kufi="" "droid="" arabic="" kufi",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 14px;="" text-align:="" center;="" background-color:="" rgb(248,="" 249,="" 250);"="">

The Golestan provinces' anti-cancer conference was attended by Dr. Fazel, the Chancellor of the Golestan University of Medical Sciences, at the Falsafee Center of the University.   During the conference, Dr. Fazel noted that prevention, control, and treatment of Cancer are a top priority within the province when it comes down to health. With the establishment of the Cancer Committee, a comprehensive and strategic plan and annual plan of action to control cancer in the province is underway.   Dr. Fazel mentioned many activities such as the National Conference on Cancer, the BioBank Project, Kahvrt Project, and attending the National Congress of Ethics for leading the country's cancer control program.   He has said that he has major plans for the 2018 National Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, held in Golestan Province. He noted that screening for intestinal cancer is underway and breast cancer screening is also ongoing. The launch of a new book on cancer statistics in the Golestan province was also announced to be underway; Dr. Fazel added 10-years of results regarding Golestan's population-based cancer registration program have been included.   Dr. Fazel also urged planning to promote community awareness in the framework of an anti-cancer campaign. He also described the use of the power of health and well-being for the fight against cancer.   Dr. Arefnia, the Deputy Health Minister for the province's health center, praised the Health Ambassadors and showed his appreciation for the University chancellor's support in the fight against cancer. He said: "Without adequate health care, we leave no room for health to win. Our goal is to have a Health Ambassador in each family," he said.   "Today, 76% of deaths are caused by non-communicable diseases, which can be prevented by correcting individual's habits and diet. He continued: "More than a third of cancer diagnosed patient's are treated and, hopefully, improve with medical advancments."   Dr. Naimi, Deputy Director of Management and Resource Development, and a Specialist in blood and endocrinology, monitored the condition of the disease in the country. He added "The talk of a "cancer tsunami" is more than a journalistic topic. The reason for an increased risk of cancer can be due to an increase in the average age of the population."   Dr. Niami continued: "Fortunately, life expectancy in the country has risen from 50 years to 72 years; which is a great indication of health conditions improving in the country. Efforts have been made to control contagious diseases such as measles and polio. However, controlling non-transmissible diseases is complex and requires coordinated massive media and group work."   He said: "Cancer that is genetic among family lineages is troublsome, and the role of social support for cancer control is well-known because cancer is very worrisome for the families."   Dr. Naimi highlighted standard treatments for cancer; adding, that complementary and traditional cancer treatments should be used in such a way that it does not interfere with standard treatment. He offered a specialist perspective and scholarly presentation on treatment options for cancer patients.   In the meeting, Dr. Roshandel, the country's Chief cancer researcher, spoke extensively about the role of cancer research. Dr. Roshandel added: "Golestan is the only central province that has been approved by international organizations, such as the World Health Organization, for their Cancer Screening Program."   Roshandel said: "Common types of cancers in the country are gastric, breast, esophageal, intestinal, blood and lung cancer, respectively. He added prevention and treatment are based on the number of people who are diagnosed with the listed cancers in the province."   At the end of the meeting, a book and software based on a 10-year program for researching cancer in the Golestan province were unveiled by Dr. Fazel and Dr. Heidari.

    The Atlas of Comprehensive Surgery in Iran, a unique and completely native book on General Surgery, was prepared by Dr. Mohammad Reza Hashempour, Assistant Professor of Golestan University of Medical Sciences. I am proud to have supervised the scientific content of the book. This book is among the four best books published by the Association of Academic Publishers, and so the honorary greetings have been presented to Dr. Hashempour.   His book contains about 3,000 color images of various surgical procedures, completely realistic and unique, in unison with the introduction of patients with common and rare diseases.   I would recommend reading this book to all dear students, especially those interested in surgical fields.

Board members visited hands-on facilities, including the traditional healthcare construction project site, the traditional medicine clinic, and other educational facilities. At the end of the meeting, a special emphasis was put on the presence of the University's President, the University's Dean, the head of the School of Medicine, and the faculty members of the major educational, research and executive departments.   Dr. Abdolreza Fazel, the Chancellor of the University, was in the presence of traditional medicine experts, along with other clinicians assisting on the treatment of the noble people of the province. Dr. Fazel has provided extensive support for the development of specialized schools at various levels, as well as his serious efforts to attract students in multiple fields. Subsequently, the Dean of the University, the head of the School of Medicine, and the faculty members of the group expressed their gratitude.   Members of the board of Specialized Medicine in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the use of experienced professors for the training of committed and professional students; as well as the necessity of establishing a traditional medicine pharmacy and the production of educational content -- audio and video content for distribution in provincial media of satisfaction -- given their existing academic talent in the field of student admission, they announced this themselves.

Mr. Sajjadi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' representative in Golestan province, met with Dr. Fazel, the Chancellor of the University, at the University President's office.   Discussions concerning the promotion of health and ways to attract health tourism were the main subjects of this meeting. Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mr. Sajadi, also announced the full readiness of the agency to engage in comprehensive assistance towards attracting non-Iranian students and drawing in health tourism. Dr. Fazel, the University Chancellor, also welcomed suggestions from the State Department and their cooperation in improving the province's capabilities, he described it as "a good opportunity for the prosperity of the province." It is worth mentioning that both Dr. Gulali Pour, the faculty head of the Autonomous University of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Dr. Hosseini, university advisor and the Directorate General for Public Affairs and International Affairs of the University, were present.

A meeting between the Board of Directors and Managers of the University was conducted, with the Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister of Health and Medical Education, Dr. Haririachi, and Dr. Kabir (previously the director of health insurance) in attendance, at the University of Shahid Avini.   Dr. Haririachi expressed, during the meeting that the achievements fulfilled by the Health Development Plan were in thanks to the exertion of the University staff and other employees. He voiced that the government has spent a tremendous amount of time and effort in the field of health and wellness. He asserted: "No country in the world has been able to reduce the out-of-pocket cost for the people, regarding medicine, in just one year: today 96% of Iranian medicine is being manufactured in the country." "We, in Iran, thankfully, have enough medicine and such great achievements, which are the result of the Islamic Republic's religious system," the Deputy Minister of Health added. Speaking briefly on the Supreme Leader of Iran, Dr. Haririachi remarked that he succeeded in implementing the program for the development of health and sustaining it, "thanks to the support of the Supreme Leader and the full efforts of all health activists." Dr. Haririachi indicated that due to the potential and capacity of the province (Golestan), the program is expected to help resolve health problems within the province. "Use the available election space and institutionalize your health," he concluded. Dr. Kabir, director of health insurance (care), said: "The nation's health train has been moving at a fast pace within the last three to four years, and we hope it will continue." He went on to say: "We have 14 health networks today, and our provincial health homes are civilian. We are relatively safe in terms of health care in regards to the previous state of deprivation." It was noted, in the meeting, that among the cancer registration record, sound practices and procedures have been accomplished in the province. Provinces such as Golestan now have the capacity to create more opportunities for cancer patients. Dr. Kabir mentioned that the government has made some positive measures towards improving public health sectors. He said: "The construction of special clinics was a great accomplishment, completed in its eleventh phase. If these clinics are linked to a referral system, this can become very effective. Worth noting, at the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Fazel, head of the University, gave a presentation on efforts that have taken place over the past six months in Golestan. In the Chancellor's, Dr. Fazel's, report he spoke of several active and future projects: the national consultations for funding; the attraction and participation of specialists for public sector activities; the launch of mammograms in the city of Gonbad; angiographies in the Shahid Sayyad Shirazi Hospital of Gorgan; the start of an operation for the construction of a health center of traditional medicine; the formation of a cancer biobank and other measures to be taken. Additionally, he announced that a plan-of-action for an Emergency Department at the 5th Azar Educational Center is underway, but there is a shortage of resources needed to complete the construction. We are hoping that any resources needed will be provided by the ministry of health. Dr. Fazel called for the establishment of a well-equipped cancer center in the province given the prevalence of cancer in Golestan. Regarding the implementation of the Na'ab plan and Sama'at plan in Golestan, he added that these projects have been welcomed by other provinces. The chief of Golestan University of Medical Sciences headed the emergency first-aid and medical treatment for victims of the tragic explosion at a coal mine site in a "Free Zone." The University's health team remains in that area. "Our team is as proactive as possible regarding the incident," the Chancellor assured. On a final note, he referred to statistics on student payouts and reminded the attendees that there are still good research initiatives in cooperation with neighboring provinces.

--The Chanc ellor of the University, Dr. Fazel, spoke with the medical authorities of Moscow, along with a team from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education departments in Russia; the meeting held was in regards to cooperation among the Ministry of Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, and the Medical and Emergency Medical Universities in Moscow. In addition to the general meeting at the level of ministries among the two countries, Dr. Fazel pointed to the capacity and facilities of Golestan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, in preparation for the expansion of health tourism between the University of Moscow and Golestan University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Fazel mentioned he was “welcomed by the Russian side to interchange experiences, hold scientific and educational conferences and seminars, and execute joint medical and therapeutic plans in preparation for collaboration between the Golestan University of Medical Sciences and the Moscow Medical University.”

​ An important meeting on cancer attended by the Deputy Minister and Chairman of the International Agency in Gorgan.   A crucial meeting, in regards to cancer, was attended by Dr. Malekzadeh, Deputy Director of Research and Technology at the Ministry of Health; the Head of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Dr. Christopher Wilde; and Dr. Fazel, Head of Golestan University of Medical Sciences in Gorgan.   During the meeting, the President of the International Agency for Research on Cancer emphasized that prevention always comes prior to treatment. He stated: "40% of cancer origins are unknown, and the highest incidents of cancers are in the United States and Western Europe because of the longevity of life."   Dr. Christopher Wilde voiced that cancer is different for each person, and certain forms of cancer are more common in specific areas. Dr. Wilde stated: "Various types of cancer differ within various countries. Within Golestan province, cancer of the esophagus and stomach are more common; meanwhile, in Western Europe, colon cancer and prostate cancer are more common. In recent years, the rate of esophageal cancer has progressively decreased; while on the other hand, the rate of breast cancer and colon cancer is on the rise."   He referred to various causes of cancer and two major issues regarding cancer in Iran: "Old cancers and the development of new cancers are two major issues." In regards to causes of cancer, they can be viewed as progressive and related to the type of nutrition a body receives via "over-eating and obesity." 35% of the food Iranian people consume is extra fatty, which is one of the main causes of cancer.   The head of the International Agency for Research on Cancer voiced: "One of the most prominent, scientific activities of Golestan Cancer Research Center can be embarking on a great step forward towards future prevention and treatment of cancer."   Dr. Wilde added: "The Agency will surpass worldwide scientific and research experiments. In human resources, training, and participation in the curriculum of studies within activities offered by Golestan province, it is one of the most successful cancer research centers in Iran and the Middle East."   He added: "Due to an aging population, the pervasiveness of cancer throughout the world is increasing. There is also a high prevalence of cancer within Iran, with cancer more likely to occur among the elderly. The cost of the disease will put pressure on the country." He voiced one of the main strategies the International Agency for Research on Cancer has to prevent cancer by stating: "Research and studies on cancer, in the province of Gorgan and Gonbad-e-Kavos, has been taking place for an estimated 20 years; thus, to address the root cause of cancer, allowing prevention of the illness and to find a way to treat it."   Dr. Gholamreza Roshandel said: "The rate of cancer has been high and should be controlled. The most important thing is to have accurate information. We need to expand on cancer research in the Golestan province. Part of this research information helps us to accurately measure the rate and causes of cancer."   Referring to a 10-year research project on cancer, he said: "Golestan province is the only province in Iran that has accurate statistics on the number of patients who have cancer." Golestan has a vice chairman in the International Agency for Research on Cancer. On the World Wide Information Sheet, there is also an outbreak of cancer in the Golestan province.   The Vice President of the Cancer Control Committee of Golestan University of Medical Sciences stated that pinpointing the cause of cancer is important, especially after discovering some of the statistical data on patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.   He said: "By researching genetic samples, molecular cell research could recognize the cause of cancer and take control of it: we need to take cancer samples and research them."   In the Golestan province, under the name of Biobank, this activity has been underway for a year. Dr. Droshsandel referred to the visit of the chairman, of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, to the province, on how to present and how to provide for the center.   After the approval of some standard activities, funds are being allocated to explore the causes of cancer more accurately. In the near future, Golestan province will pilot the implementation of international projects for genetic changes in various cancers. According to him, annually, 2,200 cancer patients are diagnosed in Golestan province; the most common types of cancer being of the breast, stomach, esophagus, intestine, and lungs.   There are about 4,500 to 5,000 cancer patients in Golestan province who continue to live. In charge of the country's cancer registration program, noting that cancer treatment facilities are not enough, he said: "There are ongoing consultations on chemotherapy and radiotherapy.   Dr. Roshandel emphasized that people must change their diets and increase their intake of fruits and vegetables. He added: "60% to 70% of cancer forms can possibly be prevented with the right physical activity, lack of obesity/weight control and prevention of drug abuse: these are a few things that can help reduce the chances of getting cancer." Dr. Roshandel pointed to the role of media culture in society. He said: "People do not view research of addictions from a necessary outlook, but in medical research, this is extremely necessary.