The Minister of Health, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabia has chaired here the ordinary meeting of National Scientific Committee of Infectious Diseases within the framework of the efforts exerted by the Ministry of Health for following up the latest development of the situation of swine flu (H1 N1) disease. The meeting reviewed measures for treatment of swine flu (H1 N1) disease. According to previous instructions of the Ministry of Health, the meeting re-confirmed the start of delivering a therapy against virus (H1 N1) without waiting for laboratory results based on physician's assessment, clinical criteria and scientific categories of patients with risk factors and most vulnerable to complications of influenza. The Ministry of Health directed all concerned governmental sectors to participate in the national campaign for awareness of swine flu entitled "Your Commitment Protects You". Dr. Al-Rabia called on all people to take part along with the Ministry in implementation of the campaign to achieve its goals and to enlighten citizens and residents on swine flu disease.
