Under the auspicious and participation of His Excellency Brig. Jamal Bin Aaded Al Muheiri, Acting Director-General of Dubai Civil Defence, and in the presence of H.E. Brig. Rashid Khalifah Al Buflasa, assist. Director-General for Smart Services, Col. Expert Ibrahim Abdulrahman Saif, Director of Al Qusais fire station, Captain Hamadan Al Suweidi, Director of Civil Protection Department, Captain Talal Eisa Ahmed Al Ali, deputy director of Al Qusais fire station, 1st.Lt. Isa Ahmed Al Mutawaa, Director of Monitoring and Inspection department and a number of officers, warrant officers and civil employees, the Public Health Section at Civil Protection Department has launched in association with the Ministry of Health, Prevention, and Dubai Health Authority a campaign to vaccinate employees against Seasonal Flu.

The launched campaign comes within the framework of DCD’S efforts showcased in cooperation with strategic partners to prevent the spreading of Seasonal Flu amongst personnel, particularly most vulnerable categories, as it targeted the first line heroes of firefighters, along with all other workers and employees.

Brig. Jamal stressed that Dubai Civil Defence is always keen, at the beginning of seasonal Flu every year, to raise preventive awareness level among employees, by organizing different awareness activities and campaigns, which help to maintain their protection and safety, to ensure their ongoing preparedness and readiness protect lives and properties.

He also praised the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), which aim to enhance the strong ties with Dubai Civil Defence, to work together as strategic partners, to achieve the directive of the wise leadership set to serve the nation. 

For her part, Dr. Laila Al Jasmi, Head of Vaccination Section at Ministry of Health and Prevention, has indicated that this campaign comes in line with Ministry’s strategic objectives aiming to provide SFV, which constitutes a challenge to health systems across the world, which lead to additional health, social and economic burden, that requires joining hands to monitor the epidemic and fighting the infection, providing necessary preventive measures to raise community’s member's awareness,  ensuring their prevention, especially first-line defense workers.

Brig. Jamal awarded Dr. Laila AL Jasmi, a commemorative gift, and expressed his sincere thanks to the Ministry of Health for their fruitful efforts.