The establishment of five companion houses near Tehran's hospitals is considered an important step in supporting patients and their companions. These centers have been created to provide accommodation for companions of patients who come to the capital for treatment from various parts of the country, and they effectively play a role in organizing the accommodation situation for families around hospitals.
Joint Meeting to Strengthen Healthcare Collaborations
Sodeh Najafi, the head of the Health Committee of the Islamic Council of Tehran, held a meeting with the heads and managers of regional hospitals, as well as representatives of the Fire Department, to follow up on the issues of healthcare centers and assess their needs. This meeting was held to strengthen inter-sectoral collaborations and enhance the quality of services provided to patients and their families. Najafi emphasized the necessity of constructive interaction between urban management and healthcare organizations, highlighting the status of Region 6 as one of the country's healthcare hubs.
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Development of Healthcare and Parking Infrastructure
Ali Reza Sadeghi-Bakhsh, the Deputy for Transportation and Traffic of Region 6 Municipality, also reported on the actions taken to improve the parking situation at hospitals. He announced the operation of a mechanized parking facility at Shariati Hospital and a 55% progress in the parking project at Imam Khomeini Hospital. These actions aim to facilitate traffic and organize vehicle parking to enhance patients' access to healthcare centers.
Mehdi Basiri, the Deputy for Social and Cultural Affairs of Region 6 Municipality, also referred to the operation of five companion houses in this region and stated: "These centers have helped reduce tent living around hospitals and improved the accommodation conditions for companions." Basiri emphasized the importance of developing these centers and announced that with the operation of these companion houses, tent living around hospitals has nearly reached zero.
Finally, Hassan Akhtar Danesh, the Deputy for Urban Services and Environmental Affairs of Region 6 Municipality, also mentioned the executive plans for managing infectious waste from hospitals and said: "Bait changes and updates to operational methods to combat pests are underway." These actions are aimed at enhancing services to patients and their families in healthcare centers.
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