Iranian Health Minister said Iran will start exporting drugs and medical equipment to the neighboring country of Iraq within the next two months.

Iran press/Iran news: Saeed Namaki made the remarks on the sidelines of 22nd Iran International Health Exhibition dubbed “Iran Health 2019” on Sunday and said: “I am delighted to attend this prestigious health exhibition held with the participation of producers and knowledge-based companies for unveiling 23 new medical products.”

Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education added: "Despite US sanctions imposed on Iran, the Health Ministry relied upon high capabilities of domestic producers and managed to meet the domestic demands through backing knowledge-based firms in this field," Iran Press reported.

Namaki told the reporters about the increase in amount of Iran's medical exports, :"Iran's producers are exporting medical equipment ,a total of 30 million dollars, to other countries with great quality and standards."

Iran Health Exhibition is said to be the largest and the most important trade-based event in the field of health in Iran and second in the Middle East. More than 486 domestic and 28 foreign companies’ representatives will showcase their latest products at the exhibition.

The 22nd International Exhibition for Medical Laboratory Equipment and Pharmaceuticals opened on Sunday at Tehran International permanent Fairground with the presence of trade delegates from 15 countries and Iranian manufacturers of medical equipment. 205/214

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