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In Commemoration of Dr. Parviz Vazirian: A Pioneer in The Field of Public Health in Iran
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Zahra Tahmasebi Ashtiani   , Hossein Malek-Afzali , Mohammad Mehdi Gooya , Mohsen Zahraei , Ehsan Mostafavi |
| of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Centre for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (947 Views) |
Dr. Parviz Vazirian, a physician and public health specialist, is recognized as one of the foremost leaders in the field of public health in Iran. This paper reviews his significant contributions over the years. Throughout his distinguished career, he has played a crucial role in enhancing the health status of Iran. His impactful initiatives include efforts to eradicate polio in the country, managing patient care in Khuzestan province during the Iran-Iraq war, and addressing various outbreaks of infectious diseases in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Analyzing his contributions serves as an exemplary model for the national health community. |
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| Keywords: Biography of Physicians, History of Medicine, Iran, Pandemics, Public Health |
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Letter: Introduction of influential personality in public health |
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Received: 2024/08/27 | Accepted: 2024/12/20 | ePublished ahead of print: 2024/11/6 | Published: 2024/12/23
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