Mahdi Pir-Salehi

Mahdi Pir-Salehi is the head of Iran's Food and Drug Administration (FDA), known for his critical role in managing the country's pharmaceutical and medical equipment sectors. In recent months, he has expressed concerns about the severe currency allocation issues that have impacted the availability of essential medications and medical supplies in Iran. With the government's currency rate changes leading to a significant increase in the financial demands on the industry, Pir-Salehi has been vocal about the urgent need for timely budget allocations to prevent critical shortages in the healthcare system.