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Swine flu situation under control: Al-Sayer |
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Saturday, 05 September 2009 00:15 |
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Minister of Health Dr Helal Al-Sayer has assured citizens and expatriates that the anti-swine flu measures taken by the Ministry of Health
have ensured that the situation regarding the virus in the country is under control. Emphasizing that there is no need for concern about the disease, he pointed out that the health ministry has sufficient stocks of the vaccine to inoculate 30 percent of the country's population. He pointed out that some countries have provided only sufficient quantities for 10 percent of their populations. Al-Sayer said that postponing the start of the school year has many negative effects, pointing out that the World Health Organization (WHO) did not recommend postponing the reopening of schools. The minister explained that the health ministry plans to provide health clinics in all the country's schools, reported Al-Jarida. On the subject of his previous threat to resign his ministerial position, Al-Sayer said that there had been misunderstanding about this issue, adding, "I am not afraid of grilling as my only ambition is to serve my country." The minister also emphasized that he will abide completely by the Kuwaiti constitution.
Kuwaittimes
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