Table 1 Present/active stakeholders and their roles in COVID-19 management and control in Iran
From: Stakeholders analysis of COVID-19 management and control: a case of Iran
Agencies/ Organizations | Role |
|---|---|
The Parliament of Iran (PoI) | •Monitoring the performance of the government and other organizations and stakeholders in handling the COVID-19 •Laying down laws and regulations related to compliance with health protocols and standards •Laying down supportive economic laws |
National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control (NHCC) | •Policy-making and planning •Facilitate and synergy in inter-sectorial cooperation •Mobilizing all capacities to import foreign vaccines and produce domestic vaccines for public vaccination, especially for vulnerable groups (identified by the NHCC) •Identifying problems and providing solutions in the form of executive approvals •Synergy and strengthening of various capabilities across the country, directing and Mobilizing all capacities within the country, including public and private, military and law enforcement forces and non-governmental organizations, mobilization, religious organizations, mosques and charities |
Ministry of Health | •NHCC advisory role and providing valid information and evidence to NHCC •Implementation of preventive, diagnosis and treatment measures •Informing and public education •Allow re-export of surplus imported pharmaceutical and consumer items •Formulation of clinical guidelines and preventive protocols •Monitoring the proper implementation of interventions •Coordination in informing •Official information reference in the field of Covid-19 management and control •Formulation and implementation of equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines and medicines •Purchase of COVID-19 medicines, supplies, and vaccines) •Receive cash assistance to cope with the COVID-19 in coordination with the Central Bank •Holding employment tests in accordance with health instructions •Necessary training for the Red Crescent population to monitor the process of actions •Import of COVID-19 vaccine •Monitoring the process of actions of the Red Crescent Society •Training and consulting with other related organizations and institutions |
Islamic Republic of Iran Army | •Use of army health and medical capacities •Cooperation in controlling entry and exit from the inside and outside the country |
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps/ Basij Armed force | •Using the health and medical capacities of the IRGC •Cooperation in controlling entry and exit from the inside and outside the country •Cooperation in informing and persuading people •Cooperation in identifying, following up, isolating and quarantining infected patients •Supporting the poor and needy patients •Participation in the gathering and marches |
Disciplinary Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran | •Using the health and medical capacities of the Disciplinary Forces •Cooperation in controlling entry and exit from the inside and outside the country •Dealing with violators in the field of compliance with protocols and health standards •Supervising public places and food preparation and distribution centers •Supervising the holding of social, cultural and religious ceremonies |
Iranian Traffic Police | •Enforcement of rules of prohibition of road traffic |
Red Crescent | •Participation in service delivery (prevention and vaccination services) •Participation in cross-border traffic control •Participation in the provision of the workforce, physical space, equipment and supplies •Cooperation in informing and persuading people |
Ministry of Roads and City Planning | •Supporting businesses affected by COVID-19 •Providing facilities for air and rail transport •Monitoring the housing market price relations (supporting tenants) •Participation in the implementation of the ban on inland traffic •Creating a database of patients and tracking |
Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting | •Continuous information and education, and community awareness •Free advertising to develop online businesses and motivate online sales |
Information Committee of National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control | •Continuous information and training •Planning and implementation of persuasive plans to encourage the public to use the facemask continuously indoor places |
Social-Security Committee | •Delegating provincial powers •Holding mourning ceremonies •Coordination in information •Information reference in the areas of restrictions or closures of jobs at the national and provincial levels •Monitoring crimes and how the law is enforced •Closing down union units and places in the high-risk group |
Municipality | •Participation in the implementation of curfew interventions •Closure of public, commercial and entertainment centers |
Governor/ governor-general | •Provincial information Source •Monitoring the implementation of health protocols and law enforcement |
Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization | •Implementation of decisions related to Hajj and pilgrimage |
Planning and Budget Organization | •Support measures for businesses affected by COVID-19 •Funding COVID-19 management •Purchasing COVID-19-related health items •The necessary financing to purchase corona-related health items •Financial support and budget allocation |
Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance | •Identifying regulatory departments to monitor National Staff approvals •Participation in the implementation of the approvals of the NHCC •Monitoring the activities of integrated cultural and social centers |
Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism | •Participation in the implementation of the decisions of NHCC |
Ministry of Education | •Participation in the implementation of the approvals of the NHCC •School closures •Creating a virtual learning platform •Monitoring students' cultural and social gatherings |
Ministry of Science, Research and Technology | •Participation in the implementation of the approvals of the NHCC •Closure of universities and higher education centers •Creating a virtual learning platform •Monitoring students' cultural and social gatherings |
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance | •Issuing licenses for import and export of drugs and consumables •Granting facilities for air and rail transportation •Economic support for affected businesses and guilds •Participation in the implementation of the approvals of the NHCC •Facilitate and develop electronic processes |
Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare | •Supporting more affected business units •Supporting more affected households •Dealing with the economic consequences resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak |
Organization of Agriculture | •Implementing interventions to ensure food security during the epidemic |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | •Efforts to attract the support of international organizations •Customs exemption for gifts and aid related to COVID-19 •Cooperation in cross-border relations regarding disease control |
Ministry of Interior | •Monitoring the implementation of all interventions (monitoring the implementation of health instructions and protocols) •Participation in the implementation of the approvals of the NHCC •Monitoring all collective social, cultural, commercial, recreational, political and religious activities •Implementation of traffic plan in Tehran •Identifying regulatory departments to monitor National Staff approvals •Tracing the mutated virus in the world and neighbouring countries |
Ministry of Industry, Mine & Trade | •Participation in the implementation of the approvals of the NHCC •Identifying oversight departments to oversee National Staff approvals •Support for the most affected business units from COVID-19 •Import and export of pharmaceutical and consumer items related to COVID-19 •Implementation of traffic plan in Tehran •Monitoring the activities of aggregate business units •Dealing with the economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak |
Ministry of Information and Communications Technology of Iran | •Evaluating the observance of health instructions •Creating a database of patients and tracking •Participation in identifying and tracking people with a positive test •Development of e-government to reduce face-to-face visits |
Ministry of Sport and Youth | •Using the capacity of sports venues for vaccination •Information and training •Monitoring the closure and reopening of indoor sports facilities |
Ministry of Intelligence | •Tracing of mutant virus in the world and neighbouring countries |
Public transportation system (air, land and sea) | •Participation in the implementation of the approvals of the NHCC •Strengthening the inner town and suburban public transportation fleet |
Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran | •Facilities payment to more affected business units than Corona •Relocation of unused resources to compensate for household livelihoods •Dealing with the economic consequences of the corona outbreak •Participation in providing the funds needed to implement the approvals of the NHCC •Extension of facilities for public transport |
National Development Fund of Iran | •Financing for a part of the cost of managing the COVID-19 epidemic, especially in the field of medicine and medical equipment |
Social Security Organization | •Helping control the spread of the disease and break the virus transmission chain •Services to patients with COVID-19 •Expanding basic insurance obligations in indirect treatment •Supporting businesses, manufacturing companies and employers •Supporting workers and the insured •Educational, cultural and research measures against COVID-19 •Payment for unemployment days during the outbreak of COVID-19 disease from the resources of the National Development Fund |
Organization for Combating Smuggling of Goods and Currency (Medication & Vaccine) | •Necessary measures to prevent illegal withdrawal of drugs and vaccines |
Judiciary | •Guarantee the implementation of the resolution of the NHCC •Lease extension agreements •Leave extension for non-dangerous prisoners |
Justice | •Guarantee the implementation of the resolution of the NHCC |
Dispute Resolution Council | •Guarantee the implementation of the resolution of the NHCC regarding the lease extension agreement |
Attorney General | •Dealing with violators •Supporting the implementation of protocols |
Trustees of the Holy Astans | •Participation in the implementation of the approvals of the NHCC •Closing and reopening of Holy Astans |
Friday Prayer Policy Council | •Monitoring the holding of congregational prayers by observing health protocols |
Islamic Development Coordination Council | •Participation in holding Quds Day ceremonies (marches) in low-risk cities |
General Staff of the Armed Forces | •Monitoring cultural and social gatherings •Providing a part of the required personnel of the MoH •Smart epidemic management platform (Omid system) |
Executive agencies at the national and provincial levels | •Participation in the implementation of health protocols •Prohibition of holding gatherings contrary to health regulations •The provision of health and livelihood programs during COVID-19 •Monitoring the implementation of the approvals of the NHCC at all administrative and social levels and law enforcement |
Pharmaceutical companies | •Providing essential medicine for COVID-19 patients |
drugs and medical equipment importing companies | •Importing medicine and medical equipment related to the patient's treatment |
Vaccine development companies | •Investment and research in vaccine development |
Basic and Complementary insurance | •Financing the provision of services to patients infected with COVID-19 |
Private hospitals | •Providing services to patients infected with COVID-19 |