Qatar emphasises importance of eradicating polio outbreaks
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the tenth meeting of the Regional Subcommittee on Polio Eradication and Outbreaks at the Regional Offi...
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the tenth meeting of the Regional Subcommittee on Polio Eradication and Outbreaks at the Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean of the World Health Organization, which was held via videoconferencing.
Minister of Public Health H E Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari, who is the co-chair of the Regional Subcommittee concerned with the eradication of polio and addressing its outbreaks, represented the State of Qatar in the meeting.
In her address during the meeting, HE Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari emphasized the importance of concerted efforts within the Eastern Mediterranean region to eradicate polio, prevent future outbreaks, and ensure that no child is overlooked.
She added, “Our commitment to surveillance must remain steadfast, with efforts towards early detection and accelerating the pace of response, in addition to fulfilling our duty to ensure effective and efficient cooperation and synergy across borders.”
She said, “The epidemiological data reveal that only one genetic group of the wild poliovirus is prevalent in a limited number of countries in the region in 2023 and 2024. These countries undertook rigorous vaccination campaigns last year.”