Ministry of Health and Medical Education

Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education (Vezarat-e Behdasht, Darman va Amuzesh-e Pezeshki) is responsible for public health policy, medical education, pharmaceutical regulation, and the national healthcare system. It oversees medical universities across the country. Notable ministers include Marzieh Vahid-Dastjerdi (2009–2012), who was the first female cabinet minister in the history of the Islamic Republic.