Health Ministry launches regional workshop to advance measles elimination in Gulf region

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Gulf Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, launched a regional workshop focused on advancing measles elimination in the Gulf region.
The event gathered health officials and stakeholders from the region to coordinate strategies and share expertise.
Dr. Samya Ali Baharom, Assistant Undersecretary of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, emphasised the importance of continued regional cooperation in reducing measles cases and boosting immunisation programmess. She noted the Kingdom of Bahrain's progress in disease prevention, citing the World Health Organisation's recent recognition of the Kingdom's success in eliminating endemic measles and rubella.
The workshop aims to assess the current situation, develop a unified strategy, and enhance preparedness and response. Dr. Baharom praised the shared commitment and capabilities of GCC countries in achieving the goal of measles eradication.
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