GCC Immunization Summit 2026

Immunization remains a cornerstone of public health, driving prosperity, security, and economic development, with the GCC at the forefront of ensuring equitable vaccine access. Held during Immunization Week, the GCC Immunization Summit provides a high-level platform to address vaccine equity, hesitancy, and misinformation while promoting lifelong immunization. Supported by GCC health authorities, the summit convenes policymakers, advisory bodies, and healthcare leaders from across the region to strengthen collaboration, share best practices, and advance innovative strategies that build public trust and reinforce collective commitment to vaccination.

Scientific Commitee

The Scientific Committee plays a vital role in shaping the academic integrity and quality of the GCC Immunization Summit. Composed of leading experts in immunization and public health, the committee guides the scientific program to ensure relevant, evidence-based discussions that advance vaccination strategies across the region.

Dr. Adel Alsayyad

Public Health Advisor,

Ministry of Health, Bahrain

Dr. Bader Alrawahi

Director, Communicable Disease,

Head of Expanded Program on Immunization & Communicable Disease, Ministry of Health, Oman

Dr. Badreyya Al Shehhi

Director, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, UAE

Dr. Ezzeddine Mohsni

Chair of WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group (RITAG)

Dr. Hamad Bastaki

Head of Communicable Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health, Kuwait

Dr. Majid Alshamrani

Executive Director, Infection Prevention and Control Program, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, KSA

Dr. Hayat Khogali

Public Health Consultant, Vaccination Supervisor, Ministry of Public Health, Qatar

Target Audience

Family Medicine Practitioners

Internal Medicine Practitioners

Public Health Professionals

Infectious Diseases Physicians

Infection Control Practitioners

Critical Care Physicians

Research and Academic Profesionals

Paediatricians

Microbiologists, Bacteriologists, Virologists, Pathologists

Epidemiologists

Endocrinologists

Pharmacists

General Practitioners

Healthcare Professionals

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