Tehran TimesIran-leaningJun 26, 2026, 12:35 PMWelfare Organization, WHO discuss ways to address future care for elderly
In Tehran, Mohammad-Javad Hosseini, head of the Welfare Organization, and Jean Jabbour, the World Health Organization representative, convened at a capacity-building session to address the urgent need for health and social systems to evolve in response to the growing elderly population. Their discussions focused on identifying critical measures and strategies to adapt existing care frameworks to better support older adults, emphasizing the importance of proactive planning and resource allocation. This dialogue highlights the increasing demographic shift towards an aging society and the consequent challenges that require coordinated efforts to ensure adequate care and social support for the elderly in the near future.
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TEHRAN – The head of the Welfare Organization, Mohammad-Javad Hosseini, and the World Health Organization representative, Jean Jabbour, at a capacity-building session have discussed the urgent actions needed for health and social systems to adapt to meet the requirements of a significantly older population.