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New winter vaccination drive launched in Kuwait

Kuwait's Ministry of Health has announced a new winter vaccination campaign targeting high‑risk groups against flu and pneumococcal disease, emphasizing expanded strain coverage and accessibility.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has launched an updated winter vaccination drive aimed at protecting vulnerable populations from seasonal influenza and pneumococcal infections. The campaign focuses on children, the elderly, pregnant women, chronic disease patients, and immunocompromised individuals, offering reformulated flu vaccines and a new 20‑serotype pneumococcal vaccine to reduce severe complications such as pneumonia and meningitis. Health officials stress that clinics across primary healthcare centers and major hospitals are now equipped to administer these vaccines free of charge, while public‑awareness campaigns encourage early immunization ahead of the peak winter season. The initiative aligns with Kuwait’s broader strategy to strengthen proactive disease prevention and integrate international vaccination guidelines into national programs.
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Location
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Date added
2026-03-25 22:18 UTC
Last updated
2026-03-25 22:18 UTC
Source
Kuwait Ministry of Health
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