SES Calls on Health Ministry for Free Rabies Vaccines

The Health and Social Services Workers Union (SES) has formally requested the Ministry of Health to end the practice of charging fees for rabies vaccines. The union stated it has received information indicating that individuals lacking social security coverage and foreign nationals are being required to pay for the vaccine.

In a written appeal to the Ministry of Health's General Directorate of Public Health, SES argued that charging for protective health services like the rabies vaccine is unacceptable. The union is demanding that the ministry implement the necessary regulations to ensure these vaccines remain free of charge for all.

SES highlighted its stance on social media, stating, "Our union has received information that individuals without social security or foreign nationals are being charged for rabies vaccines. We have written to the Ministry of Health's General Directorate of Public Health regarding the free provision of rabies vaccines. Healthcare is a right, it cannot be sold."

The union's call emphasizes the principle that essential healthcare services should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their social security status or nationality. SES seeks a policy change to uphold this right and prevent the commercialization of vital public health measures.