Healthcare in Iran is delivered through a tiered system encompassing public hospitals, private clinics, and a highly regarded rural primary care network. The system is overseen by the **Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME)**.
* **Public System:** Iran's public healthcare system is vast, with Medical Universities in almost every province managing local hospitals and clinics. The "Health House" (Khaneh Behdasht) model has been globally recognized for drastically improving rural health outcomes. * **Major Hospitals:** Tehran is the central hub for advanced medical care, home to major facilities like the **Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex**, **Milad Hospital** (one of the largest in the Middle East), and **Shariati Hospital**. * **Private Care & Medical Tourism:** The private sector is robust, often preferred for elective procedures. Iran is also a major regional destination for medical tourism, particularly for cosmetic surgery, fertility treatments, and organ transplantation, drawing patients from neighboring countries due to high-quality care at competitive costs. * **Pharmacies:** Pharmacies (Daroukhaneh) are ubiquitous, though the availability of specific imported medications can sometimes be impacted by international sanctions.