The message states:

January 6, 1925, marks a pivotal moment in Iran's public health history with the establishment of Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute. Founded in 1925 amid a series of disease outbreaks that threatened the nation, this institute has profoundly transformed health care in Iran over a century, providing essential services and breakthroughs to Iranians.

The dedication of the RVSRI's founders and their successors has served as an inspiring model in the battle against health challenges, alleviating pain and suffering within the community.

With its extensive knowledge and experience, Razi Institute has successfully fostered scientific independence and bolstered biosecurity for both human and livestock populations, effectively tackling a range of difficult-to-treat diseases.

As a center of reliable and basic science, RVSRI has consistently met the nation’s vaccine needs, producing a variety of vaccines for both livestock and poultry, as well as seven essential vaccines for humans. Notably, the institute developed Razi Cov Pars vaccine, recognized as the world’s first intramuscular-intranasal COVID-19 vaccine, during the coronavirus pandemic, an achievement that has made every Iranian proud.

In addition to ensuring a self-sufficient health sector, Razi Institute plays a crucial role in the economy by preventing significant foreign currency outflows and enhancing non-oil exports through the export of biological products to regional markets. With the establishment of a research and development center focused on new recombinant vaccines and a dedicated team of researchers, the institute is poised to expand its contributions further.

With gratitude to the organizers of this ceremony, I wish pride and success in serving our beloved country for the professors, researchers, and hard-working staff of this institute with a proud scientific background, with further support from all stakeholders, we look forward to witnessing continued growth and success in Razi Institute's mission to serve the Iranian people and our Islamic Country.

Masoud Pezeshkian

President