Iran Press/ Iran news: UNFPA is a long-standing partner of Iran's State Welfare Organization and in the week of 17 July as the week of Welfare, this organization delivered 1,000 O2 concentrators for the benefit of older Iranians aimed to raise awareness on the health and welfare of the most vulnerable populations in Iran.
Bjorn Andersson Regional Director of the Asia Pacific Regional Office (APRO) of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in a statement on the occasion of the delivery of the O2 concentrators noted the significant progress in advancing healthy and active aging in Iran, stressed on the approval of the National Document for Older Persons by Iran aimed at improving social support and health services, and promoting age-friendly environments, policies, and services.
He added: "At the same time, the world has been faced with an unprecedented crisis- the COVID-19 pandemic-with devastating consequences on the health and well-being of the entire population."
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, UNFPA and partners have been successful at redirecting their efforts to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations.
The statement added: "Once again, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran with all its initiatives has demonstrated to be a leading example in addressing the needs of older people in the region. At this hour of need, UNFPA continues to stand by the people of Iran and in the nation’s pursuit for sustainable development."
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