Fifth cycle of Salamat health insurance enrollment
All the refugees holding Amayesh Card can approach one of the Pishkhan centres to enroll in UPHI and receive their booklets. Salamat booklets cover out-patient care (e.g. doctor’s fees, medicine, lab tests, and radiology) and hospitalization services in all Ministry...
World Refugee Day in Tehran highlights 40th year of the Afghan refugee situation as global displacement hits record high
The Islamic Republic of Iran joined millions worldwide to commemorate World Refugee Day (WRD), as the number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict exceeded 70.8 million in 2018. This is the highest figure ever reported by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and is...
The Government of Japan continues to support humanitarian assistance to Afghan refugees in the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Government of Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghan refugees in the Islamic Republic of Iran through a recent contribution of USD 973,214 to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran. The Government of...
Universal Public Health Insurance (UPHI) 5th cycle open to all refugees (Amayesh card holders)
For further information, please contact: Farha Bhoyroo, [email protected], +98 912 132 7183 Paniz Zamanian, [email protected], +98 21 8934...
UNHCR Iran air freight of aid lands in Tehran to contribute towards government-led flood relief efforts
Unprecedented heavy rains and flooding in the Islamic Republic of Iran have swept over much of the country, affecting 24 of its 31 provinces. Since 19th March 2019, 70 people have died and over 1,000 have been injured according to the latest government estimates....
The Republic of Korea continues to support humanitarian assistance to Afghan refugees in Islamic Republic of Iran
The government of the Republic of Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghan refugees in the Islamic Republic of Iran through the signing of a new Letter of Understanding (LoU) with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)...