"Dubai Health" expands the vaccination campaign against Covid 19, starting today

Based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to take all necessary measures to enhance efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure the highest levels of safety for society, the Dubai Health Authority has announced the expansion of the vaccination campaign against Covid- 19, for all categories of 40 years old and above who hold Dubai residency (valid) and residents of 60 years and over who live in Dubai and hold residency from any of the other emirates, in addition to citizens of the Cooperation Council countries who have an Emirates ID.

Dr. Farida Al Khaja, Executive Director of the Medical Support and Nursing Services Sector and Chairman of the Steering Committee for Covid-19 Vaccination at the Dubai Health Authority, revealed that the expansion also comes in terms of the age group for vaccination with the “Pfizer-Biontech” vaccine, to include vaccination with this vaccine for those aged 16 years. And above, instead of (18 years), while the Dubai Health Authority has also opened the way for vaccinations with the “Oxford AstraZeneca” vaccine for those aged (18 years) and over.

Dr. Al Khaja stressed that the expansion of the vaccination campaign against Covid-19 comes within the framework of the tireless efforts to accelerate the pace of the vaccination campaign aimed at raising the immunity of the largest possible segment of society and protecting it from the epidemic, and based on the general foundations of the strategic plan for vaccination prepared by the authority late last year.

The Executive Director of the Supporting Medical Services and Nursing Sector and Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Covid-19 Vaccination at the Dubai Health Authority stated that, as of today (Monday), the targeted groups of vaccination can book a prior appointment through two channels, namely: the Authority’s application on smart phones (DHA), and the Center Unified contact via the toll-free number (800342).

Dr. Farida Al Khaja noted that the Dubai Health Authority spares no effort in implementing the directives of the wise leadership with regard to providing the best forms of health care and treatment services and providing the finest forms of medical support in its various forms and forms. Ways to ensure a healthy and safe environment in all centers designated for vaccination, making the experience of customers inside the centers more comfortable and reassuring.

It is noteworthy that the Dubai Health Authority, in December 2020, in coordination with the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai and the Control and Control Center to combat the Corona virus, launched a free vaccination campaign against Covid-19 for citizens and residents in the Emirate of Dubai according to specific stages, categories and criteria.