The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) recently held a workshop to discuss the burden of Rota virus gastroenteritis and the introduction of a new vaccine into the national immunization schedule.
The workshop was organised by the Public Health and Safety department within Health Policy and Strategy sector at the DHA.
Addressing the gathering, Laila Al Jassmi, the CEO of Health Policy and Strategy at the DHA said, 'Immunization, together with improvements in hygiene and sanitation, has revolutionized child health in countries throughout the world, preventing millions of deaths every year in addition to reducing the risk of disability caused by infectious diseases.'