Saudi princess gives boost to measles vaccination drive
Saudi Arabian Princess Her Royal Highness Lamia bintMajet Al Saud, Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies, says the organisation will provide about US$2.6 million to Laos in support of measles and rubella vaccinations this year. The measles and rubella vaccination control project under the National Immunisation Programme runs from January 16 to 25 in all provinces. The goal is to eradicate the viruses in Laos, which would directly reduce the incidence of illness, disability and death of women and children, Director of the National Immunisation Programme under the Ministry of Health, Dr. Anonh Xeuatvongsa, said. Her Royal Highness Lamia bintMajet Al Saud said she had decided to support Laos on behalf of Alwaleed Philanthropies in the hope of minimising the risks and consequences of any measles and rubella re-infection in the country.
