GCC ID Expert Forum – Wave 1
8TH NOVEMBER 2024 11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Duration
Topic
Speakers
11:00 - 11:05 AM
Opening and Welcome Note
Nada Marzooqi
(Moderator)
11:05 - 11:25 AM
UAE influenza landscape & UAE National Influenza Surveillance Program
- Epidemiological data
- Economic and social burden
Mohamed Badi
11:25 - 11:45 AM
Importance of Flu vaccination
- Role of vaccines in preventing flu and its complications
- Current vaccination coverage rates and challenges
- Impact of vaccination on reducing flu-related morbidity and mortality
Huda Dhanhani
11:45 - 12:15 PM
Innovative approaches in Flu prevention
- Overview of available flu vaccines
- Discussion on the latest advancements in flu vaccines
- Target populations and consideration for use
George Kassianos
12:15 - 12:25 PM
Q&A
Nada Marzooqi
12:25 - 12:30 PM
Closing remarks
Nada Marzooqi
