[caption id="attachment_119576" align="alignright" width="195"] Mr. Gholam Mohseni, Global Fund Malaria project focal point in Hormozgan[/caption]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) team in the Islamic Republic of Iran extends deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of Mr. Gholam Mohseni, Global Fund malaria project focal point in Hormozgan.
On 14 September we were saddened to learn of the demise of Mr. Mohseni.

Mr. Mohseni was a specialist in the field of malaria parasitology and had taught in over 27 microscopy training courses which have resulted in increasing both the number and the expertise of microscopists across the country.  He also played an important role in the expansion of malaria laboratories and early diagnostic services in Iran.

This has resulted in the improvement of access to prompt diagnostic services for malaria, a life threating disease.  In addition, he played a positive role in the overall strengthening malaria diagnostic services within the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean region where he covered malaria-related parasitological topics in 12 WHO international courses.  He was also actively involved in field studies on anti-malaria drug resistance.



Mr. Gholam Mohseni receiving an award for his efforts in combating Malaria in Iran on world malaria day 2014


Mr. Mohseni will be remembered for his many excellent characteristics – especially his hard work, commitment, courtesouness, honesty and his immense motivation. On 21 September, a memorial ceremony was held for Mr. Mohseni in Bandar Abbas hosted by Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences. This event was attended by many colleagues from different provinces around the country, Centers for Disease Control as well as colleagues form UNDP. At this event, a message of condolence was conveyed to the Mohseni’s family from Mr. Gary Lewis, the United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran.  It stated, in part:

“He leaves us while leaving behind a history of tireless efforts to make this world a better place for all. I am confident that the memories of his several decades of effort to curb diseases in remote and least prosperous areas in the country will remain with those whom he served so selflessly and effectively.  On behalf of my colleagues in UNDP Country Office, and my personal behalf, I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to Mr. Mohseni’s family and colleagues.”

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