2023-10-05 16:18:00
Riyadh: It is reported that the indigenization project of the Ministry of Human Resources in the field of labor is becoming a great success. The National Labor Observatory (NLO) has stated that the number of Swadeshi citizens who are employed in the second quarter of this year has jumped compared to previous years.
The number of Swadeshi citizens working in private sector organizations has increased to 22 lakh. Compared to the same period in 2022, the total growth in the number of Saudi employees is around 210,000. Through the second quarter of this year, average growth has been around 42,000 employees every three months. According to the second quarter indigenization report, the highest rate was recorded in the number of male and female employees who were indigenes. At the end of the second quarter of this year, the number of male employees in the private sector stood at 13 lakh compared to 9 lakh female employees. The total indigenization rate reached 22.3 percent.
In the second quarter of 2023, the Eastern region recorded the highest rate of indigenization (27 percent). The nativeization rate is 24 percent in Makkah and 21 percent in Riyadh and Madinah. The information and communications sector has the highest percentage of male employees (60 percent). and women in the field of education. Their rate reached 53 percent.
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Everyone should be vaccinated once morest influenza; The Saudi Ministry is the main means of prevention
Riyadh: The Ministry of Health has asked everyone to get vaccinated once morest the spread of influenza and respiratory diseases in the country. Vaccination can significantly reduce the number of cases.
Influenza is a severe viral infection. It spreads easily and can affect people of all ages. The virus is transmitted by inhalation or by touching contaminated surfaces. The incubation period averages two to four days. The ministry also stated that getting the seasonal influenza vaccine every year is one of the most important means of prevention.
People with chronic diseases, children, the elderly, pregnant women and healthcare workers are the most vulnerable groups. It spreads as winter approaches. The main symptoms are body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius, chills, sweating, headache, continuous dry cough, fatigue, runny nose, sore throat and muscle pain.
The ministry stated that the risk of influenza infection increases for the elderly, those with chronic diseases, those with weakened immune systems and those who are obese. Speed in getting the vaccine will help reduce the number of infection cases and reduce the side effects if the disease does occur. Vaccination should be booked through the ‘Sihwati’ app. The ministry also explained that you should find the nearest primary health center and get an appointment to get the flu vaccine there.
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