The Current Status of Science, Technology and Health Innovation of IR Iran

Scientific progress in every society has obstacles and challenges. Problem recognition, analysis to tackle challenges and obstacles is necessary to achieve scientific and technological targets. This study suggests ways to face these challenges and obstacles. In this study, recognition of the current problems in health science and technology general health policies and other Strategic Development are assessed and addressed the scientific authority group of the Academy of Sciences.

This study used group discussion and Delphi methods (with exploratory and descriptive approaches), quantitative and qualitative content analysis of obtained or existing data in behavior (moral and spiritual), strategy (macro policy and governmental), macro structure and qualitative processes and suggested practical and strategical recommendations.

Obstacles and challenges facing health science and technology status included: behavioral (ethical and spiritual), strategic (macro and governance), structural (macro), educational processes, qualitative & quantitative, and scientific content.

The health system has undergone dramatic improvements and had excellent achievements. Obstacles, problems and many challenges have threatened this dynamic system. By identifying problems and challenges, strategic and practical recommendations were suggested to the comprehensive implementation of strategic guidelines related to health and higher education, while emphasizing the "health equity and accountability", are the most important recommendations of this study.