Tehran Prioritizes Hospital Safety: Major Upgrades Underway to Secure Capital’s Medical Centers
In a significant move to bolster urban resilience, Tehran’s Municipality Fire and Safety Services Organization has announced that comprehensive safety upgrades are actively being implemented across the capital’s hospitals. The initiative aims to ensure all medical centers meet stringent safety standards by the end of the current year.
A Focused List for Swift Action
According to Ghodratollah Mohammadi, the head of the organization, only four major hospitals in Tehran currently remain on the list of buildings requiring critical safety enhancements. These are Sina Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Shahid-e Yaftabad Hospital, and Rasoul Akram Hospital. Mohammadi confirmed that necessary safety measures have already commenced for all four facilities.
“Substantial progress has been made,” Mohammadi stated. “Some of these medical centers have already completed major phases of reconstruction, infrastructure correction, and the updating of safety systems, including fire alarm and suppression systems. Others are in the process of finalizing their execution phases.”
Proactive Oversight and Collaboration
The Fire Department has adopted a hands-on approach since identifying the hospitals, holding regular technical meetings with their managers and owners to issue and oversee the implementation of safety and technical guidelines. This underscores a coordinated effort between municipal authorities and healthcare administrators.
Mohammadi emphasized the critical importance of securing medical centers, noting their vital role during crises. “Given the crucial function of hospitals in critical situations and the necessity of uninterrupted medical services during emergencies, the safety of these centers is a top priority for our organization,” he said.
A Clear Deadline for Total Safety
The process is under continuous monitoring, with specialists regularly assessing the safety status of the centers and providing detailed reports to city management. The ultimate goal is clear and time-bound.
“Our objective is that by the end of this year, no hospital remains on the list of unsafe buildings, and all of Tehran’s medical centers achieve the desired standard of safety,” Mohammadi asserted. He praised the “serious cooperation and commitment” of the hospitals’ managers, highlighting that the “excellent interaction” between them and the Fire Department has been a determining factor in the progress made so far.