Access to Health Care Services for Afghan Refugees in Iran OR Health insurance: A lifeline for refugees in Iran


For Sultan Zoori, an Afghan refugee in Iran, having health insurance proved to be a lifesaver.

Iran is one of the few countries in the world that allows refugees to have health insurance, the same as nationals, through the UPHI - the Universal Public Health Insurance scheme. Health insurance aims to provide the most vulnerable refugees with desperately needed access to medical care, including surgeries, dialysis, radiology, laboratory tests and much more at subsidized cost.

The UPHI scheme is a government-run initiative, UNHCR is complements the Government of Iran’s generous contribution by supporting some 120,000 of the most vulnerable refugees including those with special diseases like Zoori. The remaining refugee population can enroll in the same healthcare package by paying the full premium themselves to receive their insurance.



As part of efforts to advance on a Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees, Iran’s inclusive refugee policies require increased international solidarity and burden-sharing support.





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