Zahra Youssefian-Malla, advisor to the Minister of Oil on women's affairs, announced that the draft plan "Improving Fertility Health, Prevention, and Treatment of Infertility" has been prepared at the Ministry of Oil. This plan is designed to address infertility issues and enhance the fertility health of the families of oil industry employees and will be sent to the Central Health Council of Oil.
Importance of Women's Health in the Oil Industry
Youssefian-Malla, in an interview with Shana news agency, pointed to the importance of the physical and mental health of women working in the oil industry and said: "Physical and mental health are two complementary components, and strengthening them simultaneously leads to increased individual vitality." She also mentioned the employment of nearly 18,000 women in this industry and emphasized that the Ministry of Oil pays special attention to the health of these women.
Preventive and Supportive Programs
In line with enhancing the health of female employees, a specialized working group on "Physical Health, Mental Health, and Individual Vitality" has been established at the Ministry of Oil. This working group examines various health issues and provides appropriate solutions. Youssefian-Malla stated that necessary planning to improve conditions and address existing problems in this area is on the agenda.
She also referred to the development and announcement of the "Comprehensive Family Support Plan for the Oil Industry," which aims to provide services in the areas of education and physical and mental health to the families of employees. Youssefian-Malla stated that this plan has been designed in collaboration with 178 women's affairs advisors active in the oil industry, and the problems and needs of families in various sectors have been identified.
Development of Counseling and Treatment Centers
Youssefian-Malla also emphasized the need to establish and revive counseling, rehabilitation, and mental health service centers in operational areas. She stated that some operational areas lack these centers, and the activities of some of them have also been halted. However, fortunately, with continuous follow-ups, some of these centers have been reactivated.
She also mentioned the organization of training courses to enhance resilience and strengthen the mental health skills of women and families of employees in operational areas. Youssefian-Malla emphasized that the issue of providing care and access to medical services for the children of female employees is also a common demand among women working in the oil industry.
Family Support and Population Growth Law
Regarding the Family Support and Population Growth Law, she stated that this law was approved in 2021, and the Ministry of Oil has taken necessary actions within its responsibilities to support families and population growth. Youssefian-Malla clarified that this ministry is striving to create suitable conditions to encourage families to marry and have children.
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