The head of the medical system organization in a letter addressed to the minister of education: the matters mentioned in the circular issued by the vice president are unscientific and contradictory in many ways.

The head of the medical system organization in a letter addressed to the minister of education: the matters mentioned in the circular issued by the vice president are unscientific and contradictory in many ways.

Most of the cases of spread of the disease are in the asymptomatic period (incubation) and therefore the absence of students during the symptomatic days
It is not a solution to the problem of disease transmission.
Lack of presence of health care workers in many schools, as well as lack of readiness of families and schools to set up notified programs regarding the face-to-face re-opening of students. It is also more reasoned.

The text of the letter is as follows:

God Almighty
Mr. Haji Mirzaei,
Honorable Minister of Education
With regards and respect;
Your Excellency’s interview and subsequent notification
Vice President of Physical Education and Health to the schools of the country regarding the emphasis on the reopening of schools in person at all levels, contrary to the previous contents and directives, and in the days when all the provinces of the country are in red and alert conditions and only 3 days away from The beginning of the academic year has caused great surprise and concern for families and the medical community of the country.
The real reason for this unexpected decision
It is not revealed to people and I hope
The reason should not be outside of educational and educational purposes, but whatever it is, due to the serious conditions of corona disease and health
Students and their families are not compatible and it will certainly cause more patients to be imposed on the medical community, nursing and treatment staff.
You are well aware that in the presence of students in schools, especially at the elementary school level, despite the notification of the directives, it is practically possible
And it is certainly not possible to comply with the three principles of protection and hygiene (healing).
The things mentioned in the circular issued by your Excellency’s deputy are unscientific and contradictory in many ways.
Most of the cases of spread of the disease are in the asymptomatic period (incubation) and therefore the absence of students during the symptomatic days
It is not a solution to the problem of disease transmission.
Lack of presence of health care workers in many schools, as well as lack of readiness of families and schools to set up notified programs regarding the face-to-face re-opening of students. It is also more reasoned.
It should be noted that most of the countries that have much better conditions in controlling this disease than Iran, and even the deaths caused by Corona in those countries are less than one hundredth of the cases in our country, are still thinking and cautious about reopening schools in person.
Mr. Minister, in terms of epidemiology and health sciences, in the conditions of an epidemic of infectious diseases, schools are the first places to be closed and the last places to be reopened are schools.
As a person who has taught in the country’s schools for many years and had the honor of being a teacher, I am familiar with the real conditions of the schools and the gathering of students, and now as a representative of the country’s medical service community, in order to preserve the health of the people and overcome the current crisis, while expressing concern and warning Regarding the consequences of this decision and the responsibilities and consequences arising from it, I seriously request to review the recent notification and pay more attention to the use of virtual and distance education.
It is hoped that considering the priority strategy of students’ and people’s health over other matters and the dangerous conditions ahead, especially in the fall season, a correct decision based on scientific experiences will be considered and implemented.

Dr. Mohammad Reza Zafarkandi
The head of Iran’s medical system organization
15/6/1399

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