Minutes of the Meeting of the Patriotic Doctors of Iran with Prince Reza Pahlavi in Paris

Paris, 29 Tir 2585 (20 July 2026)

At the meeting of the Patriotic Doctors of Iran with Prince Reza Pahlavi, a range of topics concerning the health situation, human rights and planning for Iran’s future healthcare system were discussed. The key points were:

1. Aid to people inside Iran

Ways of providing aid to people inside Iran, especially the injured, were discussed with due regard to security requirements.

2. Public information and media cooperation

It was agreed to use the information channels and media platforms of the Prince’s office to raise public awareness and to support medical and humanitarian activities.

3. Equitable access to healthcare

A central topic was planning for Iran’s future healthcare system. It was emphasised that medical capacity must be developed so that all regions of the country, especially deprived areas, have equitable access to medical services and a balanced provision is achieved nationwide.

4. Human rights and documentation of torture

Human rights commissions were discussed, as was the need for broad training in the “Istanbul Protocol” as the international standard for documenting torture and ill-treatment.

5. Addressing psychological trauma in society

Given the widespread psychological harm caused by years of repression, violence and social pressure, the need for a national platform for the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of trauma in Iranian society was stressed.

6. HPV vaccination programme

The importance of a national HPV vaccination programme for adolescents and young adults was discussed. Such a programme could play an important role in preventing HPV-related cancers in the future; the vaccine is currently not widely available in Iran.

7. Establishing a “Javidnaman Foundation”

The need for a foundation to support the families of those who gave their lives for Iran’s freedom (“Javidnaman”, the immortal ones) and of those physically and psychologically harmed was discussed, so that after the transition these families can receive organised material, psychological and social support.

8. Healthcare system and health insurance

The future of the country’s insurance and healthcare services was discussed, including what level of care should be provided to citizens free of charge and universally, and how to balance social justice, quality of care and the financial sustainability of the health system.

9. Self-sufficiency in drug production

The Prince particularly emphasised the importance of developing the country’s pharmaceutical industry and described self-sufficiency in drug production as a strategic priority for Iran’s future, so that the country depends as little as possible on foreign sources for essential medicines.

10. Cooperation with medical and humanitarian organisations

Possible cooperation with international relief organisations such as Médecins Sans Frontières was discussed, as was reviving the “Red Lion and Sun Society” to improve healthcare and preparedness for crises.

11. Educational programmes to break taboos

The aim is faster diagnosis and treatment in medical areas such as:

• breast cancer
• prostate cancer
• gynaecological diseases
• sexually transmitted diseases
• education about the circumcision of children
• disease prevention

The important relationship between exercise and health was discussed in particular.

In conclusion, the parties emphasised continuing cooperation between the Patriotic Doctors of Iran and the Prince’s office, drawing on the expertise of Iranians inside and outside the country, and developing practical programmes to promote health, human rights and the preparedness of Iran’s health system during the transition period.

Long live Iran

Patriotic Doctors of Iran