UAE to participate in celebrating World Immunisation Week
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25th Apr, 2020
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- The UAE will participate in celebrating the annual World Immunisation Week launched by the World Health Organisation, WHO, in the last week of April.
- This is annually observed to help vaccinate approximately 20 million children around the world, who are totally or partially deprived of vaccinations. However, this year, the world is facing a significant challenge that requires finding a vaccine for all humanity.
- UAE is implementing a free National Immunisation Programme for citizens and residents, which aims to benefit all individuals in the community.
- The UAE is one of the key supporters of the global efforts aimed at combating diseases, such as Guinea worm, polio and malaria, and preventing their spread.
