Managing Director of the MPO Meets Dr. Shafiqeh Rahideh: Honoring a Pioneering Figure in Organizational Development

On May 20, 2025, Dr. Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz, Managing Director of the Medical Procurement Organization of the Red Crescent Society, met with Dr. Shafiqeh Rahideh, a distinguished and influential figure in the organization’s growth. This meeting, held in the presence of several senior executives, provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on Dr. Rahideh’s pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission.

During the session, Dr. Rahideh revisited the organization's efforts during the Iran-Iraq War, highlighting the crucial role played by Red Crescent pharmacies in supplying essential medicines to the public amid crisis conditions. She recalled the challenges of severe resource shortages and immense wartime pressures, emphasizing the organization's extraordinary efforts to procure vital medications—an achievement now recognized as a testament to the organization’s dedication.

Dr. Rahideh also elaborated on the establishment of the organization’s production units, including pharmaceutical complexes and medical equipment manufacturing facilities. She stressed that these initiatives significantly contributed to the country’s pharmaceutical independence and self-sufficiency in the healthcare sector.

Expressing his admiration for Dr. Rahideh’s experience, expertise, and unwavering commitment, Dr. Shanehsaz acknowledged her as one of the most influential figures in shaping the Medical Procurement Organization and its subsidiaries. He further emphasized that her legacy serves as a guiding model for future generations in the organization’s continued development.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Rahideh served as CEO of the Medical Procurement Organization of the Red Crescent Society from 1979 to 2006. Through her vision and leadership, she played an instrumental role in the establishment and expansion of the organization’s production and service infrastructure, leaving an enduring mark on its growth.