Volume 24, Issue 2 (June 2026)                   Iranian Rehabilitation Journal 2026, 24(2): 143-146 | Back to browse issues page

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Hedayati M, Raeisi A, Abdi K. Strengthening Rehabilitation Governance in Iran: A Missing Building Block for Universal Health Coverage. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal 2026; 24 (2) :143-146
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Strengthening Rehabilitation Governance in Iran: A Missing Building Block for Universal Health Coverage
Maryam Hedayati1 , Abolfaz Raeisi2 , Kianoush Abdi *3
1- Department of Rehabilitation Management, and Researcher, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Social Health Research Institute, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (USWR), Tehran, Iran. & Researcher, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Social Health Research Institute, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (USWR), Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Rehabilitation Management, and Researcher, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Social Health Research Institute, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (USWR), Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:   (1354 Views)

Rehabilitation is increasingly recognized as a core component of well-functioning health systems, essential for improving health, functioning, and a key pillar of universal health coverage (UHC) [1]. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019, approximately 2.4 billion people globally could benefit from rehabilitation services [2]. However, in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Iran, access remains inadequate, particularly due to fragmented service delivery, limited workforce capacity, and weak governance structures [3]. 

Keywords: Rehabilitation, Governance, Iran, Universal Health Coverage
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Article type: Letter to Editor | Subject: Rehabilitation Management
Received: 2026/02/15 | Accepted: 2026/05/13 | Published: 2026/04/1
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