Health Ministry keen to prevent infectious diseases through vaccines - Bahrain

Bahrain News Agency
Nov 25, 2023

Health Ministry keen to prevent infectious diseases through vaccines - Bahrain


Manama, Nov. 25 (BNA): Dr. Mohammed Abdul Majeed Ali Al Awadhi, the Director of Public Health, affirmed that Bahrain prioritises healthcare for the society, highlighting the development of Bahrain’s health sector. 

The government's commitment to enhance progress and protect the society's health and safety is evident in providing the best health services, particularly preventive services, he added. 

The Ministry of Health is implementing projects to enhance community health services, including a project to combat human papillomavirus-related cancers by introducing the vaccine to citizens and residents aged 12-13 to prevent these diseases and their complications, Dr. Al Awadhi said.