Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner, transferred from prison to hospital

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner loses 19 kg in prison and is denied medical treatment Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, 53, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was transferred from prison to a hospital this Friday (1st), informed the foundation that represents her. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp The statement from the Narges Foundation cited “a catastrophic deterioration in his health, including two episodes of total loss of consciousness and a serious heart attack.” “His family, who have been fighting for weeks for his transfer to suitable facilities, have described the transfer as a desperate, ‘last minute’ action that may be too late to meet his critical needs.” According to a note released by the organization itself this Wednesday (29), the activist, who was detained in December 2025 after criticizing the local government and has heart problems, is at risk of death after months without access to adequate medical treatment. Winner of the award for her work against the death penalty and in favor of women’s rights in Iran, Mohammadi has undergone three angioplasties over the last few years. In March, he had a heart attack. The statement from the Narges Foundation also stated that the Iranian woman, sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, has lost more than 19 kilos and feels constant pain in her chest. Lawyers who visited the activist this Monday (28) said that her health condition had reached a critical point, with blood pressure “at dangerous levels”. The use of medication would not have been enough to reverse the condition. Also according to the organization, Iranian authorities initially refused to temporarily suspend the sentence to allow specialized cardiac care, despite medical recommendations. The activist’s brother, Hamidreza Mohammadi, said: “Every day I wake up in fear of receiving the news of her death. Words cannot describe the devastation our family is feeling. This is no longer just prison, it is death in slow motion.” Doctors and the activist’s family had asked local authorities for access to a hospital in Tehran, but the demand was denied. The Narges Foundation then asked the international community, the United Nations (UN) and human rights entities to pressure Iran for the immediate transfer to a specialized health unit, in addition to the release of Mohammadi and other prisoners. Heart attack and prison Who is Narges Mohammadi, winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize? The activist’s health condition worsened after a serious heart attack on March 24. Mohammadi had chest pains, lost consciousness and received treatment only in the prison infirmary, according to family members. Mohammadi was arrested again in December 2025 after criticizing the Iranian government. In February this year, he received a new conviction that increased his sentence by 7.5 years. Transferred to Zanjan central prison, in the north of the country, she faces conditions considered severe by human rights organizations. Narges Mohammadi Reuters VIDEOS: Most viewed now on g1 Trending videos on g1

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