Dubai school to host free Covid vaccination drive for all UAE students

Dubai school to host free Covid vaccination drive for all UAE students

A school in Dubai will host a free Covid-19 vaccination drive for students aged 12 and above across the country, as well as their parents. Eligible students and parents, along with Gems group teachers and employees, can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at Gems Al Barsha National School on October 17 and 18. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Dubai Youth Council and Gems Education have partnered for the drive. Dr Manal Mohammad Taryam, consultant and chief executive officer, Primary Health Care Services Sector – DHA, said: “We have been delighted by the support of the UAE as a whole to the authority’s efforts to protect our citizens with a major vaccination drive. “We now wish to ensure that the younger members of our community are similarly protected against the Covid-19 virus. “Together we are all responsible – no matter what our age.” The UAE was among the first countries globally to announce vaccination for school students. Reem AlMusabbeh, marketing coordinator and board member, Dubai Youth Council, said: “Our schools have been extremely supportive in the national drive to have as many people vaccinated against Covid-19 as possible. That focus is now very much on the youth of our nation.” Till date,