Concerns are mounting over the health of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, with her family warning she is in “very high risk” condition after being hospitalized in Iran.
Mohammadi, a prominent human rights lawyer, was transferred from prison late Friday to a medical facility in Zanjan, where she remains under observation.
According to her foundation, Mohammadi is suffering from fluctuating blood pressure and severe nausea. Doctors have reportedly requested her full medical records before proceeding with treatment.
Her husband, Taghi Rahmani, said medical teams have recommended transferring her to Tehran, where she could be treated by her own doctors and undergo specialized tests, including angiography.
However, he said Iranian authorities are blocking the move.
“Until proper tests are done, it’s not possible to determine the underlying condition,” Rahmani said.
Her brother, Hamidreza Mohammadi, said doctors have so far been unable to stabilize her blood pressure, heightening fears about her survival.
Her legal team is now pursuing urgent intervention through the prosecutor’s office to allow further treatment.
Mohammadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, has long been a leading voice on human rights in Iran, particularly on issues affecting women and political prisoners.
Her detention and reported health struggles have drawn international attention, with rights groups warning that restricted access to proper medical care for detainees remains a serious concern.
For observers across Africa and other regions, the case highlights broader questions around human rights, access to healthcare in custody, and the treatment of political prisoners globally.
