Iran's health minister, Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, speaking at a ceremony honouring reporters and correspondents on Tuesday, has emphasized that under current circumstances , we need national unity , belief in ourselves and in our own abilities, and also self-confidence.

Iran Press- According to an Iran Press report, health minister, Ghazizadeh Hashemi, referred to reporters and journalists working in the field of science and medicine, saying they have done a valuable job  in recent years, giving accurate and timely information to the the general public on a wide range of health and medicine issues.

Praising Dr. Harirchi, the health ministry spokesman, Ghazizadeh Hashemi said we have one of the finest spokespersons in all government ministries and departments.  The health minister added:  "Spokesman Dr. Harirchi, has created significant social capital for the ministry". 


Backing his own staff and personnel, Ghazizadeh Hashemi  said he has no doubt that remarks and comments made by deputy ministers, senior managers, and the spokesman for the health ministry were all truthful statements and fair comments."

In further comments the health minister thanked all those reporters and journalists who conscientiously and accurately report on medicine and health issues, always providing accurate reports to the public, and always erring on the side of caution,   never unnecessarily distressing the public by hyping up health scares".

 

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