'Children will not be allowed in schools if the vaccination certificates are not updated on the app'

A set of vaccinations is mandatory for children in the UAE and these will soon be tracked on the upgraded AlHosn app, a top official has told Khaleej Times.

“Mandatory vaccinations will shield our children from diseases, which, in turn, will promote a healthier and happier country,” said Dr Hussain Al Rand, assistant undersecretary for Public Health at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).

The upgraded app includes comprehensive vaccination records for children from birth till they turn 18. This will make it easier for parents to ensure their children receive essential vaccinations on time. “Children will not be allowed in schools if the vaccination certificates are not updated on the app,” said Dr Al Rand adding that the app will be replacing the vaccination book, which children show during the beginning of the school.

Originally the official UAE app for contact tracing and health testing related to Covid-19, AlHosn is now the national digital healthcare platform for vaccinations. The upgrade will play a pivotal role in achieving a higher percentage of child vaccination coverage nationwide.

Culled from Khaleej Times