The Ministry of Health announced that 84 influenza cases are currently hospitalized in intensive care across the Kingdom, with the cumulative number of deaths reaching 31 since the beginning of the season.
The ministry attributed a 70 percent reduction in cumulative deaths compared to the same period last year to enhanced vaccination efforts. Over 3 million individuals from high-risk groups—including the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic diseases—received the vaccine this season. This improvement, according to the ministry, is due to increased community awareness and the vaccine's proven effectiveness in reducing complications associated with seasonal influenza.