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The Process of Formation of Medical Charities in Hamedan province during the Pahlavi Era (from 1925 to 1979)
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Mansoor Heidari *1    , Reza Karami2 |
1- Islamic Knowledge Department, Medicine Faculty, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran , mansoor.hidary@yahoo.com
2- Islamic Knowledge Department, Medicine Faculty, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. |
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Abstract: (1409 Views) |
Aims: The history of charity in Iran dates back to ancient times. This good tradition was also promoted in the religion of Islam, so that everywhere in the Holy Quran, God has always encouraged people to do good deeds and charitable deeds. In the contemporary era, benevolent philanthropists in Hamedan province followed his path and established medical centers from their own bags. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief history of medical charities in order to examine the formation of these centers in Hamadan province during the Pahlavi era. Because the expansion of medical charities and its institutionalization in today's society can also take positive steps to solve some of the problems in the field of health and treatment.
Materials & Methods: This article uses descriptive-analytical method and library and documentary studies, based on historiographical method based on content analysis of texts and resources related to the research topic such as books, documents, newspapers and also with the help of oral history and bank espionage. Articles such as ensani.ir and noormags.ir have been done and after collecting data, the process of formation of medical charities in Hamadan province between 1925 and 1979 has been studied.
Findings: The establishment of medical charities in Hamedan has been a long-standing tradition that dates back to the time of Khajeh Rashid al-Din Fazl Ol-lah Hamedani ministry. During the first Pahlavi era, the return of students from Europe and the growing trend of medicine made the establishment of medical centers in Hamedan feel like in other parts of Iran. In the second Pahlavi period, the government's support for public affairs and the establishment of institutions such as the Lion and the Sun caused charitable people to establish such centers alongside government centers and follow the orders of Islam to arrest the needy and eliminate the needy. Meet their health needs.
Conclusion: The following factors were involved in the establishment of medical charities in Hamadan province during the Pahlavi era: 1- Social problems caused by political unrest, 2- Lack of attention of some governments and leaders to Health and medical affairs in comparison with political affairs, 3- Practicing religious teachings and trying to do charitable and public benefit affairs with the help of religious leaders, 4- Lack of health facilities and facilities in the public sector 5- Chaotic financial situation of the government 6-The prevalence of altruistic thinking and the reflection of humanitarian movements in different countries in Iran, 7- The desire to participate and expand social and civic cooperation, the interest of people to leave a good name behind. |
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| Keywords: Hamedan Province, Health Donors, Medical Charities, Pahlavi Era, Health. |
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Editorial: Research |
Subject:
History and health
Received: 2021/01/23 | Accepted: 2021/05/18
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