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".






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