The Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Merck Sharp and Dhome (MSD), an American multinational pharmaceutical company, on Wednesday evening organised a scientific workshop titled “The importance of vaccination and immunisation and the role of media in health management during crises and disasters”.

The workshop was held on the occasion of the World Immunisation Week, which is celebrated every year in the last week of April. 

“Through celebrating this week, we reaffirm the importance of immunisation in improving the health and well-being of people all over the world,” said Hassan Bibi, director of external affairs for MSD, stressing the role of media in raising the public’s awareness.

Director of the Directorate of Communicable Diseases of the Health Ministry Mohammad Hawarat noted that this week comes as a “reminder” of the importance of vaccination and immunisation in protecting communities from various infectious diseases.