The History of Shafa Yahyaian Hospital
- Malek Nesa Khanum (Ezzat al-Dawla): Daughter of Mohammad Shah Qajar and Mahd-e Olya, and sister of Naser al-Din Shah.
- Her mother, Mahd-e Olya, initially opposed her marriage to Mirza Taqi Khan (Amir Kabir).
- At the initiative of Naser al-Din Shah, Ezzat al-Dawla married Amir Kabir to strengthen state and dynastic bonds.
"The stability of will and resolute temperament that she demonstrated throughout may rarely be seen in any woman."
— Justin Sheil, British Minister Plenipotentiary
— Justin Sheil, British Minister Plenipotentiary
"...As far as history records, there is no princess raised in Christian courts endowed with such noble virtues who showed greater devotion to her deposed husband than Ezzat al-Dawla."
— R. G. Watson, British Historian
— R. G. Watson, British Historian
After the Assassination of Amir Kabir
Following the tragic assassination of Amir Kabir at Kashan's Fin Garden, his body was initially buried in the Posht-e Mashhad cemetery. Months later, through the perseverance of Ezzat al-Dawla, his remains were transferred to Karbala for an honorable burial.
Later in life, Ezzat al-Dawla married Yahya Khan Motamed al-Mulk (Moshir al-Dawla). They had two children: Hossein Khan Motamed al-Mulk and Afsar al-Saltanah. Hossein Khan was an educated diplomat fluent in multiple European languages with a passion for the arts and charity.
Endowment & Foundation of the Hospital
Towards the end of his life, Hossein Khan dedicated his residence and gardens to healthcare services. Following his passing in 1293 AH (circa 1914), his wife, Zivar Yahyaian, fulfilled this noble vision by dedicating the family’s grand mansions and remaining lands to establish Shafa Yahyaian Hospital in 1306 AH (circa 1927).
Today, Shafa Yahyaian Hospital stands as Iran's pioneering orthopedic center and a lasting symbol of philanthropy, conducting over 50 complex surgeries each working day.
| Facility Overview | Capacity / Metric |
|---|---|
| Active Inpatient Beds | 170 Beds |
| Operating Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | 8 Beds |
| International Patients Dept. (IPD) | 4 Beds |