Free vaccine in 6 medical centres in AD
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) announced on Wednesday the availability of free Pfizer-biontech COVID-19 vaccine for eligible residents and citizens in six selected centres across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Prior appointments are necessary to avail of the Pfizer-biontech jabs, Seha said.
Seha stated that the centres where the Pfizer vaccine is available are Al Zafaranah Diagnostic and Screening Centre, Madinat Mohammed Bin Zayed Healthcare Centre and Al Bahia Healthcare Centre in Abu Dhabi, Oud Al Toubah Diagnostic and Screening Centre and Neima Healthcare Centre in Al Ain, and Al Dhafra Family Medicine Centre in Al Dhafra.
It also explained that individuals must call 800 50 to book an appointment for the vaccination, noting that Pfizer-biontech COVID-19 vaccine is available with two doses – three weeks apart – for the non-vaccinated individuals 16+. Pregnant women should consult the physician available at the centre during their appointment.
Seha stressed the importance of continuing the vaccination campaign against the COVID-19 during the Holy Month of Ramadan, affirming that there was no medical objection to taking the vaccine during fasting.
VACCINES AMONG THE BEST GLOBALLY: Dr. Farida Al Hosani, Official Spokesperson of the UAE Health Sector and Director of the Communicable Diseases Department of the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre ( ADPHC), said that the types of vaccines available in the country are among the best in the world, noting that the UAE aims to enlarge the scope of people taking the vaccine to reach acquired immunity, which will reduce infections.
Al Hosani was speaking during a discussion session on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic organised by the Ministry of Justice via video conferencing, in cooperation with the ADPHC. The session was moderated by Chancellor Saud
Buhindi, Deputy Chairman of the Ministry of Justice Youth Council.
At the start of the session, Judge Dr. Saeed
Ali Bahbouh Al Naqbi, Acting Under-secretary of the Ministry of Justice, said that the UAE is a successful model of addressing the coronavirus pandemic, due to the vision and unlimited support of its leadership while expressing the appreciation of the Ministry of Justice and its employees to Dr. Al Hosani for her significant efforts.