Religious and Public Figures in Sakhnin Receive Flu Vaccinations
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Religious and public figures in Sakhnin, Israel, received flu vaccinations on September 30, 2026, to serve as role models and encourage wider community uptake of the vaccine ahead of winter.
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- Sakhnin leaders received flu shots to promote community health.
- Vaccinations administered by Clalit health services in Sakhnin.
- Figures urged residents to get vaccinated before winter.
- Campaign aims to raise awareness and encourage prevention.
Several prominent religious and public figures in the city of Sakhnin received influenza vaccinations on September 30, 2026, as a demonstration of personal responsibility and to encourage community health. Among those vaccinated were Mazen Gnaim, Sheikh Salama Bashir, Father Arif Yamin, and Father Saleh Khoury.
The vaccinations were administered by Dr. Atta Abbas and Sarit Carmeli, Director of Nursing at Clalit's Haifa and Western Galilee district. This initiative is part of a broader campaign by Clalit to promote flu vaccinations and raise awareness about the importance of preventing influenza, especially ahead of the winter season.
The participating figures emphasized their role in setting an example for the community. "We chose to get vaccinated and be role models for others. We call on the residents of Sakhnin to take the initiative and receive the flu vaccination to protect our health, the health of our families, and our entire community," they stated.
Clalit announced that its vaccination campaign has commenced in clinics across the district and urged the public, particularly target groups, to visit their local clinics for the flu shot.