In a statement on the occasion of World Immunization Week, celebrated worldwide under the theme "vaccines bring us closer", the Ministry noted that Covid-19 vaccine interest "should not make us forget the importance of other vaccines to preserve the health of all and especially that of children under five years."

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccines can save the lives of two to three million children worldwide each year.

Morocco is now among the leading countries in terms of respect for children's right to health, through access to safe, effective, and free immunization in all health centers, in line with WHO recommendations and the National Technical and Scientific Advisory Group on Immunization, thanks to the high solicitude of HM King Mohammed VI and the effective patronage of HRH Princess Lalla Meryem.

Immunization coverage nationally against targeted diseases has reached more than 95%, thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Health under the National Vaccination Program, according to the statement.

By organizing a national week of vaccination, the Ministry aims to raise awareness among parents and various stakeholders of the importance of vaccination, in addition to providing them with information on its safety and effectiveness, the ministry noted, calling on families to comply with the national vaccination schedule adopted by the Ministry, to ensure effective individual and collective protection against diseases.

The Ministry also called on citizens to respect preventive measures when accessing health centers for vaccination to limit the spread of the new coronavirus.