Bahrain has made significant progress in combating infectious diseases and controlling pandemics by introducing vaccines into its national immunisation programme, Public Health director Dr Mohammed Al Awadhi has said.
He affirmed yesterday that Bahrain prioritises healthcare for the society, highlighting the development of the country’s health sector.
The government’s commitment to enhance progress and protect the society’s health and safety is evident in providing the best health services, particularly preventive services, Dr Al Awadhi added.
The Health Ministry is implementing projects to enhance community health services, including a project to combat human papillomavirus-related cancers by introducing the vaccine to citizens and residents aged 12-13 to prevent these diseases and their complications.
The human papillomavirus vaccine, which aims to prevent cancers, is a result of joint efforts in disease prevention and health strategies, following a study of disease burden and prevention methods. Dr Al Awadhi noted that the human papilloma virus can cause cervical cancer, the fourth most common type among women globally, and that over 95 per cent of cases result from this infection.
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