Over 1400 individuals benefited from IRCS services
Over 1,400 individuals benefited from IRCS services
TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to more than 1,455 individuals affected by blizzards and snowstorms in 12 provinces of the country over the past three days.
From December 27 to 29, 29 relief teams conducted some 77 rescue missions, IRCS website quoted Babak Mahmoudi as saying on Sunday.
They provided emergency accommodation for 12 and transferred 40 others to safe places. Some 104 individuals hit by snow received foodstuff, the official noted.
The rescuers pulled 497 vehicles out of the snow, he added.
IRCS is a top organization
In September, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) project manager, Faisal Mahboob, lauded the capabilities of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) as outstanding.
The official said he was really impressed by the capacity and the wide range of activities carried out by the IRCS.
“The International Federation will support the activities of the Iranian Red Crescent Society to commence a new phase of collaboration with the society,” Mahboob added, the IRCS website reported.
In May, Pir-hossein Kolivand, head of the IRCS, said the IRCS is recognized as one of the five prominent societies worldwide thanks to its wide range of activities and great achievements both nationally and internationally.
Referring to health, treatment, and rehabilitation as one of the parts of the IRCS activities, Kolivand said the IRCS hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics meet the medical and therapeutic needs of thousands of citizens every day.
The IRCS medical centers abroad are reputable worldwide. As a humanitarian organization, the IRCS is trying to alleviate the suffering of the people involved in accidents, emergencies, and conflicts.
“Today, collaborations with knowledge-based firms have resulted in advancements in manufacturing orthoses, prostheses, artificial organs, and new medications, with plans to extend cooperation to rescue and relief efforts as well,” the official noted.
According to a report released by the IFRC on the most important achievements of the Iranian Red Crescent Society during January-December 2023, the IRCS continues to tackle the impacts of climate change, program adaptability, and preparedness efforts that have been triggered by the climate crisis.
In 2023, the Iranian Red Crescent worked on tackling climate change by developing community-level adaptation plans through volunteer initiatives and Helal Houses (community-owned Red Crescent Houses), mobilizing health caravans, and implementing early warning systems for heat waves, droughts, and flash floods.
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source: tehrantimes.com