Tehran, YJC. Supreme Leader cautions against the dangers of an old population, urging nation to take reproduction seriously.
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic
Revolution, met Monday noon with the officials of the Society of Midwifery on
the occasion of the International Day of the Midwife, the Suprme Leader’s
official website says.
Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described the role of
this group as very important and valuable in preserving the human species,
adding: "The issue of increasing population and preventing the number of
the youth of the country from decreasing is a vital issue and it should be
followed up in a serious way."
Expressing his gratitude for the sympathetic efforts of
these officials in preserving the health of mothers and infants with their
patience, knowledge, experience and sense of responsibility, the Supreme Leader
of the Islamic Revolution stated: "For this reason, all men and women are
indebted to the efforts of midwives and the people have always held these
individuals in great respect."
Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated that creating a culture in
this regard is an important and fundamental issue for encouraging the women of
the country to benefit from the services of midwifery and natural childbirth.
He added: "Experts should constantly illustrate - in the media and in
public meetings - the detriments of unnatural childbirth and the positive
results of natural childbirth in preserving the health of mothers and
infants."
Pointing to the great significance of increasing population
and the outstanding role of natural childbirth and midwifery services, His
Eminence stressed: "The large number of youth is one of the advantages of
the country. But if we insist on the wrong policies and measures which lead to
the decrease of the number of the youth of the country in a few years, we will
receive a serious blow, namely public aging."
He added: "A country without youth means a country without
innovation, progress, excitement and enthusiasm. Therefore, the vital plan of
increasing population should be followed up in a serious way."
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution highlighted the
importance of solving the problems of the Society of Midwifery, saying:
"The officials in charge of governmental organizations should try to solve
problems and eliminate shortcomings in this sector."