The Public Health Ministry launches seasonal influenza vaccination campaign in collaboration with WHO

The Public Health Ministry, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), has initiated a seasonal influenza vaccination campaign following the arrival of a donation of 10,000 doses of seasonal influenza vaccine to Lebanon. The United Nations Information Center in Beirut reported this information.

The Ministry highlighted in a statement that additional doses may be available through the private sector for individual purchases at pharmacies or wholesale purchases for private hospitals.

The Ministry prioritized three at-risk population groups based on recommendations from the World Health Organization:

-       Healthcare workers on the frontlines, including those working in public hospitals, primary healthcare centers, nursing homes, and public cancer/kidney dialysis centers.

-       Elderly residents in contracted nursing homes under the Public Health Ministry.

-       Individuals with chronic health conditions, especially kidney dialysis patients, are covered by the Public Health Ministry.