Iran secures place among world’s top five regenerative medicine powers
Iran has consolidated its position among the world’s top five countries in regenerative medicine, as a series of major biotechnology and healthcare projects backed by the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and private-sector partners approach completion.
According to the Vice Presidency’s Center for Communications and Information, several national projects have reached the final stages of development and production, including domestically manufactured insulin, infant formula, pneumococcal and meningococcal vaccines, plasma-derived medicines, and advanced medical equipment.
Local production of these strategic products plays a crucial role in meeting domestic demand, reducing dependence on imports, and strengthening the resilience of the healthcare system during times of crisis, says the report, citing health experts.
The development of insulin, advanced vaccines, and plasma-derived therapies is regarded as one of Iran’s most significant biotechnology achievements in recent years, it added.
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According to the report, advances have also contributed to the growth of the country’s knowledge-based economy by creating specialized jobs and strengthening the value chain of Iran’s healthcare industries.
Experts believe these developments are helping position the country as a leading biotechnology hub in the region.
"Continued investment in cutting-edge medical technologies and sustained support for knowledge-based companies are expected to further enhance Iran’s healthcare security while expanding its presence in international biotechnology markets," they said.
Officials and experts alike view the progress as a testament to the country’s growing scientific and technological capabilities, with innovation-driven healthcare solutions paving the way for a more self-reliant and advanced medical sector, the report stated.
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