Minister of Health Launches Winter Vaccination Campaign to Enhance Prevention of Seasonal Respiratory Diseases

Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi launched yesterday the winter vaccination campaign for the current season at the Mubarak Al-Husawi Specialized Health Center in the Hittin area, as part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance prevention against seasonal respiratory diseases and mitigate their complications, particularly among the most vulnerable health-risk groups.

In a press statement, the Ministry of Health said the campaign includes vaccinations against seasonal influenza, along with recommended vaccines to prevent pneumonia. Vaccines are available to citizens and residents at 90 health centers and hospitals distributed across various health regions, facilitating easy access and utilization.

The ministry emphasized the importance of receiving seasonal vaccinations, especially for the elderly, children, patients with chronic diseases, pregnant women, individuals with weakened immune systems, and healthcare workers, urging members of the public to take advantage of the campaign in accordance with medical guidelines and recommendations.

For his part, Dr. Hamad Bastaki, head of the Infectious Disease Control Department at the ministry, stated that vaccinations represent the first line of defense against winter respiratory diseases, as they play a crucial role in reducing the likelihood of infection, limiting the severity of the illness and its complications, and lowering the number of cases requiring hospitalization.

Dr. Bastaki reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to making vaccines available at as many health centers and hospitals as possible to facilitate access for citizens and residents, encouraging everyone, particularly those at higher risk of complications, to promptly receive their vaccinations.