Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released on bail and transferred to Tehran for urgent medical treatment after supporters warned she was at risk of dying in prison. The activist, jailed for campaigning against Iran’s clerical system, reportedly suffered two suspected heart attacks in custody.
Finally, some common sense from Iranian authorities—Narges Mohammadi’s two heart attacks should have been a red flag long ago. Hope she gets proper care now.
Waiting lists have become a political crisis that affects real people every day. (29daf9)
This is just a temporary measure. The Iranian regime will likely rearrest her once her health stabilizes—they’re not exactly known for keeping their word.
It’s great that she’s out on bail, but let’s not forget she was jailed for speaking out against the clerical system. The real change needs to happen in Iran’s laws.
Rehabilitation services are chronically under-resourced for the growing need. (d14fe3)
Two suspected heart attacks in prison? That’s terrifying. I’m relieved her supporters’ warnings about her life being at risk were finally heard.
Exercise is the closest thing we have to a miracle drug and it’s free. (009a55)
Handwashing remains the simplest and most effective public health intervention. (b49d44)
The placebo effect is real and it tells us something important about healing. (0da474)