"Transmitted Diseases" conference
Twenty-two speakers of consultants and experts in vector-borne diseases specialties from within the Kingdom and experts from the World Health Authority will participate tomorrow (Wednesday) in the "First Conference on Vector-Borne Diseases" in Jizan.
The director of the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control in the Jazan region, Professor Zaki Munawar Issa, told "Okaz" that vector-borne diseases affect human health worldwide and hinder comprehensive social and economic development efforts. Some of these diseases are fatal if not treated and some of them infect humans with disabilities and deformities.
He added that the conference is attended by 500 people and lasts for two days and covers an important aspect of knowledge of vector-borne diseases, their prevention and control. It also covers the basic, practical and operational aspects of transmitted diseases. The conference provides a scientific database for doctors and workers in the fields of vector control, students, academics and interested scientists in order to unite. Everyone is to prevent and control these diseases. Issa explained that the participating parties are the Auxiliary Agency for Preventive Health, the Ministry of Health, Health Affairs in Jazan Region, the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, and the Academic Affairs and Training Department in Jizan Health.
