2025-05-12
Women’s Health Club and Pfizer Host Scientific Night on RSV and Maternal Immunization
On May 12, 2025, the Women’s Health Club, in collaboration with Pfizer, organized a compelling scientific night titled *“Safeguarding Our Little Ones: A Spotlight on RSV and Maternal Immunization.”* The event aimed to raise awareness and promote scientific dialogue on the importance of protecting infants against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), especially through maternal immunization.
Expert Insights on RSV
The evening featured two distinguished speakers who brought regional and global perspectives on RSV prevention:
* Dr. Hesham Alekri opened the session with a lecture titled *“RSV in Infants: Unveiling the Burden and Implications.”* He discussed the significant health risks RSV poses to newborns and infants, highlighting its impact on hospitalization rates, clinical outcomes, and healthcare systems.
* Dr. Roberto Debbag, a renowned global expert in infectious diseases, delivered a lecture titled *“Protecting Infants Through Maternal Immunization: A Focus on RSV Prevention.”* His presentation emphasized the role of maternal vaccination in reducing RSV-related complications in early infancy, and reviewed emerging data and global strategies.
The session sparked an engaging discussion among healthcare professionals, reaffirming the urgency of advancing RSV prevention initiatives in maternal and child health policies.
Recognizing Excellence in Research
As part of the event, the Bahrain Obstetrics and Gynecology Association (BOGA) took a moment to honor outstanding research contributions. A special congratulatory message was delivered to the team awarded *Second Place Poster* at the *Bahrain International Women's Health Conference* (April 24–25, 2025):
* Dr. Entisar Zaman
* Dr. Layla AlSagheer
* Dr. Batool Jaffer
* Dr. Huda AlNasheet
* Dr. Zahra Khudair
Their achievement was recognized as a reflection of the growing commitment to advancing women's and children's health through research and collaboration.
This scientific night marked another successful milestone in the Women’s Health Club’s ongoing efforts to support medical education and strengthen preventive strategies in maternal and infant care.
