Azerbaijan, Baku, July 10 / Trend T. Jafarov /
The largest field hospital began operating in the Iranian city of Julfa, Tabriz Medical Society head Rasul Sadiq said, the Fars news agency reported today.
The citizens of neighboring countries, as well as Azerbaijan, including the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, may the services of this hospital, Sadiq said.
The doctors rendering the endoscopy services, conducting surgical operations in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, and others, will operate in Siyahrud, Julfa within one week beginning from July 10, he said.
Sadiq said that about 200 medical employees will work at the hospital.
It has been organized by order of the supreme spiritual leader. He added that citizens of the Azerbaijani border regions may apply to the hospital and use all of its services. Individuals who need surgery will be operated free of charge.