Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi in ‘critical condition’ following hospital transfer

WEB DESK: The imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is currently in a critical condition in an Iranian cardiac care unit, according to a foundation run by her family.

The activist, who has long been a thorn in the side of the Iranian authorities, was moved from prison to a specialist facility on Friday following a sharp decline in her health.

In a statement released on Sunday, the Narges Mohammadi Foundation confirmed that the 54-year-old’s blood pressure remains unstable, according to Reuters.

Despite being under professional supervision for two days, medical staff have reportedly been limited to providing oxygen therapy in an urgent bid to stabilise her vital signs.

Fears over “fluctuating” vital signs

The foundation expressed grave concern regarding the limitations of her current treatment. While Mohammadi is receiving cardiac care, the family maintains that her condition has not yet shown signs of significant improvement.

They noted that the primary focus of the medical team is currently restricted to managing her oxygen levels and preventing further cardiovascular collapse.

The Nobel laureate has a history of heart issues, which supporters argue have been exacerbated by the “harsh and inhumane” conditions of her incarceration. This latest health scare has reignited international calls for her immediate release on medical grounds.

A Global Icon Under Pressure

Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her tireless fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her promotion of human rights for all.

She has spent much of the last two decades in and out of prison, facing numerous charges related to her activism and her outspoken stance against the mandatory hijab and the use of the death penalty.

Human rights organisations have frequently accused the Iranian judiciary of neglecting the health of political prisoners.

As Mohammadi remains in the cardiac ward, the global community is watching closely, with many fearing that without advanced intervention and a reprieve from her sentence, her life remains at imminent risk.