MoPH, National Planning Council launch fieldwork for national vaccination coverage survey

Doha, Qatar: Fieldwork for the National Vaccination Coverage Survey begun yesterday, implemented by the Ministry of Public Health in partnership with...

Doha, Qatar: Fieldwork for the National Vaccination Coverage Survey begun yesterday, implemented by the Ministry of Public Health in partnership with the National Planning Council, and will continue until December 24, 2025.

The National Vaccination Coverage Survey is the first of its kind in Qatar. The survey aims to measure vaccination coverage rates and related determinants in a scientific and comprehensive manner, thereby enhancing health security and ensuring the continued provision of the highest levels of protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.

The survey targets a random sample of more than 11,000 households representing the entire population of Qatar, both citizens and residents, who have children aged between one and under seven years.  Data will be collected from parents through household visits and by reviewing their children’s vaccination cards.

The survey will be conducted in cooperation with the World Health Organization and in accordance with internationally recognised standards in this field, to ensure the quality of data and the reliability of results.

The Ministry of Public Health encourages all families selected for the survey to support the field teams and researchers, emphasising that participation represents an important national contribution to building a safe and healthy future for our children. Members of the public may also contact the Qatar Healthcare Unified Contact Centre on 16000 for any enquiries regarding the survey and its field teams.