MoPH and National Planning Council Begin Fieldwork for Nationwide Vaccination Coverage Survey

Doha, Qatar – Fieldwork for Qatar’s first National Vaccination Coverage Survey has officially started, led by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in collaboration with the National Planning Council. The survey will run until December 24, 2025.

The initiative seeks to scientifically measure vaccination coverage levels and related factors across the country, strengthening health security and ensuring continued protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Targeting over 11,000 randomly selected households that represent Qatar’s population of citizens and residents with children aged one to under seven years, the survey will gather data through home visits and by reviewing children’s vaccination cards.

Conducted in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and aligned with international standards, the survey ensures both data quality and reliable results.

MoPH has urged families chosen for the survey to cooperate with field teams, noting that participation is a vital contribution to securing a healthy future for the nation’s children. Families may also contact the Qatar Healthcare Unified Contact Centre at 16000 for inquiries regarding the survey.

This initiative builds on the long-standing partnership between MoPH and the National Planning Council, which has already delivered key health surveys, including the National Survey on Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases and the National Ageing Survey—both instrumental in shaping healthcare policies and services in Qatar.

Since its establishment in 1979, Qatar’s National Immunisation Programme has continued to expand, offering free vaccinations through 31 Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) centres and 71 private facilities. The programme covers 15 vaccines that protect against 17 diseases from birth to age 18, while also serving at-risk and vulnerable groups.

Source: The Peninsula