Ministry of Health gives Corona vaccine to about 50 thousand medical staff during this month

Director of Preparedness and Emergency at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tawfiq Hassaba, confirmed that the process of vaccinating  medical and administrative staff working in hospitals against Coronavirus will resume this month after the arrival of a new batch of vaccines.

Dr. Hassaba stated in a statement to SANA that this batch targets 50 thousand staff members working in hospitals from various governorates, indicating that 2500 health workers  benefited from the last batch of vaccine which was donated by a friendly country.

He pointed out that the process of giving the vaccine to the cadres working in hospitals and health centers continues with the arrival of any batch of vaccines. After this, the vaccination will be given to the cadres working in the education sector according to the older age groups.  Then, upon the arrival of the batch of vaccines that include one million doses from the World Health Organization in coordination With “Corona Vaccine Global Platform .. Kovacs”, the vaccine will be available to anyone who wishes.

According to Dr. Hassab, the Ministry of Health’s plan to give the Corona vaccine to 20-25 percent of the citizens in Syria until the end of 2021, depending on the arrival of the vaccine batches.

Inas Abdulkareem

You might also like
Latest news
Al-Shaibani holds phone calls with his counterparts from Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia UAE announces resumption of flights to Syria Syria Participates in the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development in Beirut Syrian-Jordanian Free Zone Signs 80 New Investment Contracts Higher Education Ministry and IAEA delegation discuss cooperation in fighting cancer Syria and Qatar Discuss Cooperation to Support Syrian People Lebanese PM: "My visit to Damascus marks new chapter in relations between Lebanon and Syria" Finance Minister and World Bank Delegation discuss Modernizing Syria's Banking Sector  Iraqi Foreign Minister: Israeli Attacks and Foreign Interventions Heighten Tensions in Syria Egypt and Qatar emphasize the importance of preserving Syria's unity and ensuring the well-being and... President al-Sharaa meets with Lebanese Prime Minister at the People's Palace in Damascus Planning and International Cooperation Commission discusses Prospects of Cooperation with the Islami... Turkish Defense Minister: We continue to support Syria's security and defense capacity building Syria Participates in the "ICAO Facilitation 2025" Conference Al-Ittihad News: talks between Presidents Al-Sharaa and Bin Zayed reflect the UAE's unwavering suppo... Syrian Fisheries Sector is a Key Pillar of the Local Economy Damascus Hosts the "Future Syria" Championship Director of General Secretariat for Political Affairs meets with Representatives of the Christian Co... Lebanese PM's visit to Damascus enhances joint coordination and exchanging visits UAE: Meeting with Syrian President was successful at all levels