Description
Vaccination programs pose intricate bioethical dilemmas, navigating the delicate balance between individual freedoms and autonomy, public health imperatives, and societal values. This session delves into the ethical considerations surrounding COVID-19 and other vaccinations, leveraging Qatar's pandemic experience. It offers insights into the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines as a public health tool and explores issues such as fair vaccine distribution, the interplay between public health imperatives and personal liberties, the hurdles of vaccine hesitancy, and the propagation of misinformation. The session also examines Qatar's strategies in addressing these challenges, emphasizing the pivotal role of principled vaccination policies in safeguarding public health.
Speakers
- Dr. Laith J. Abu-Raddad, Professor Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar
- Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal, Head of Infectious Disease Hamad Medical Corporation
- Dr. Hanan F. Abdul Rahim, Professor Qatar University
- Dr. Hiam Chemaitelly, Assistant Professor Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar