The congress aims at reviewing the weaknesses and shortcomings of the health sector in the great Arbaeen march in previous years and providing the necessary solutions.

Guests from some 40 countries including Iraq, Lebanon, the United States, England, Pakistan, and Bahrain will attend the congress, IRNA quoted Abdorreza Pazoki, the chairman of the congress, as saying.

The congress also aims to strengthen inter-departmental coordination and synergy of service providers in the Arbaeen trek to reduce the obstacles in providing health services to the pilgrims.

The event will be held by the Iranian Red Crescent Society in cooperation with the Iraqi Red Crescent Society and the Emergency Organization.