New doc to review Iran’s Pasteur Institute

A new documentary, currently being filmed, is going to review different aspects of the Pasteur Institute of Iran.

Iranian documentarian Abdolsattar Kakaee is making the doc on the institute’s history, scientific standing, and current status.

The institute is one of the most prominent members of the global Pasteur Network, playing a role in vaccine production in addition to its healthcare services.

Kakaee said “The Pasteur Institute of Iran is a leading center for scientific research and the production of antiviral vaccines in West Asia, ranking among the top five centers in the global Pasteur Network. There are 32 Pasteur institutes worldwide, all established under the umbrella of the Pasteur Institute of France, with Louis Pasteur being the founder. The Iranian branch of this institution operates with outstanding features and is among the most significant Pasteur representatives. While other branches primarily offer services, Iran, due to the sanctions, is active not only in healthcare but also in vaccine production.”

He also noted that “The documentary is about the Pasteur Institute and its history, a site that was initially part of the endowment lands of a Qajar-era figure and was damaged last month during the Ramadan War bombings by the US and Israel.”

The new documentary by Kakaee is an episode of the ‘Ramadan War’ documentary series.

The Pasteur Institute of Iran, founded 102 years ago, is a research, production, service, scientific, and educational institution.

As one of the oldest and most prominent research and public health centers in Iran and West Asia, it has made great strides in preventing and controlling infectious diseases, gaining significant credibility and reputation both nationally and internationally.

It was targeted three times by the US and Israel during the Ramadan War (February 28-April 8), causing significant damage to some departments, including the cell bank and biotechnology research centers.