An FISN Research Repor By: Ashraf Zadshir, MD; Clinical Assistant Professor; Scholar and Researcher on HIV/Hepatitis; 2006 California Woman of the Year.
In Iran, HIV is a silent and growing emergency. It is driven not only by inadequate medical infrastructure but by systemic abuse, corruption, and political denial. Official estimates suggest about 70,000 people live with HIV in Iran. In reality, the number may be far higher due to stigma, poor surveillance, and underreporting. Read the complete report