UAE’s health ministry provides in-house Covid-19 vaccinations to elderly people

UAE’s health ministry provides in-house Covid-19 vaccinations to elderly people

In-house Covid-19 vaccination services will be extended to the country's elderly citizens and residents, the UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has confirmed.

The drive will be conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Community Development and local social service departments in each emirate, official news agency WAM reported.

The health ministry called on the elderly to contact the toll-free number 800-11111 or call the ministry's health centres to schedule an appointment by choosing the nearest health centre and suitable time. Callers will receive an SMS to confirm the appointment after answering the questions to determine their eligibility for taking the vaccine.

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Dr. Hussein Abdul Rahman Al Rand, assistant under-secretary for Centres and Health Clinics, said: "The Ministry continues to provide the vaccine in most of its health facilities, with a particular attention to the most vulnerable groups, including elderly citizens and residents, and persons with chronic illnesses to maintain their health and safety.“

The ministry is giving special priority to senior citizens and is keen to provide them