The Structure and Role of Health Care in 8-Years Holy Defense

Following the start of the war imposed by Iraq against Iran, the country, especially the provinces and border cities that were directly involved in the war, faced many medical problems. Although in cities such as Abadan and in Taleghani Hospital, physicians and nurses worked around the clock, but in general, hospital units in Khuzestan province faced a shortage of medical staff. But in a short period of time, Combat Medicine Center was established and activated in the military forces, which was responsible for establishing emergency and relief posts in the operational areas. Volunteer Basijis, nurses, medical technicians, and medical staff in cities were organized in the same center. The medical services in Combat Medicine Centers were multi-ward, first the health centers behind the defense lines, which were the city hospitals. There were field hospitals on the front line, followed by central emergencies and there were relief posts closest to the line. This article gives a brief overview of the responsibilities and activities of combat medicine centers during the holy defense