36 centers to give COVID-19 vaccines in Kuwait

There are 36 centers in Kuwait to provide COVID-19 vaccines, including 31 in primary health care clinics, Health Ministry Spokesman Abdullah Al-Sanad said.

Among these 31 centers, 15 are allocated to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while the Oxford-AstraZeneca is given at the remaining 16, he added. The other centers include the Kuwait Vaccination Center in Mishref, the drive-thru center in Jaber Causeway, the military hospital, Ahmadi hospital and Kuwait National Guard clinic, he noted.

Meanwhile, Health Ministry Undersecretary Dr Mustafa Redha said a plan has been set in line with global recommendations and specialized bodies’ guidelines to vaccinate pregnant women and children aged 12-15 against COVID-19.

Speaking during a news conference on the latest developments on the health situation, Dr Redha elaborated that global studies and recommendations showed the safety of vaccines for children.

Dr Redha revealed registration for vaccinating adolescents will begin in July and the vaccination process will start in August. During the next period, vaccines will be optionally given to pregnant women, as studies have proven the safety of vaccines for this category, he added.