Manama, Nov. 23. (BNA) Public and International Relations Director and Ministry of Health Spokesman Adel Ali Abdulla announced today the opening of Salmaniya Medical Complex Quarantine Ward number 13 after undergoing comprehensive maintenance and renovation according to international standards to receive H1N1 cases.
This came in accordance with the directives of the Minister of Health Dr. Faisal bin Yaqoob Al Hamar, Ministry of Health Under Secretary Dr. Abdul Hay Al Awadhi and Assistant Under Secretary for Hospitals' Affairs Dr. Amin Al Saati. Regarding H1N1 vaccines, Diseases Control Section Head Dr. Muna Al Musawi revealed that up to 6,000 people have taken H1N1 Vaccines since the launch of the campaign before 11 days. She also noted that the number of H1N1 cases has totalled 1346, adding that the Ministry expects an increase with the advent of winter and the return of pilgrims. Dr. Muna Musawi also confirmed that the Ministry of Health's enormous efforts in combating H1N1 have reduced the number of cases, noting that the situation in Bahrain is better than other GCC countries. Concerning the fears from taking the H1N1 vaccine, she reassured that no complications have been registered so far, except for a normal slight temperature rise. WHQ