TEHRAN – Inna Gladkova, the officer in charge of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran, has lauded the healthcare services provided to authorized refugees throughout the country.

Iran is one of the major refugee-hosting countries, she highlighted while distributing medical supplies provided by international organizations to the health ministry.

Over forty years of cooperation between Iran and the UNHCR has resulted in conducting fruitful large-scale projects, Gladkova stressed.

Medical supplies are procured based on the needs of the host country and the refugees’ needs. Lauding taken measures by Iran to eradicate hepatitis C, she said that these medical items will be of great help in managing communicable diseases.

“Donated supplies have been distributed with precision in healthcare centers nationwide to be used by both host country and refugees. We hope enhancement of cooperation in providing humanitarian aid further boost Iran’s hospitality,” she stated.

According to UNHCR, Iran hosts an estimated 3.8 million Afghan refugees and those in refugee-like situations who have access to national services under Iran’s inclusive policies.