UAE cabinet approves national vaccination policy

A National Policy on Vaccinations has been approved by the UAE cabinet, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

It's part of ongoing efforts to combat communicable diseases and reduce their risks to the wider community.

The latest initiative will help improve coordination between all parties involved in the field of immunisation, in addition to unifying the efforts of various authorities.

The policy is also aimed at enhancing the UAE’s position as a regional and international healthcare hub.

#مجلس_الوزراء برئاسة محمد بن راشد يعتمد السياسة الوطنية للتحصينات، والتي تمثل إطاراً متكاملاً لتوحيد جهود كافة القطاعات لمكافحة الأمراض السارية والحد من خطورتها على الفرد والمجتمع، وتوحيد جهود مختلف الجهات ذات العلاقة لتوفير خدمات متطورة وعالية الجودة في الدولة. #حكومة_الإمارات pic.twitter.com/7XYuUUr1cl

— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) September 7, 2020

The National Policy on Vaccinations ensures the best quality of vaccination services and preventive care all over the country and enhances the UAE’s position as a regional and international healthcare hub. #UAEGov

— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) September 7, 2020