MoPH Invites Students, Young Professionals to Join WHO Video Competition on Flu, COVID-19 Prevention

Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has invited students and young professionals to take part in a video competition organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) focusing on the prevention of influenza and COVID-19.

The competition provides young participants with an opportunity to use creativity and digital storytelling to communicate practical public-health messages and encourage communities to take preventive action against respiratory infections.

Participants are encouraged to develop engaging video content that can help audiences understand the importance of prevention and the role individuals can play in protecting themselves and others.

Seasonal influenza and COVID-19 can both cause respiratory illness and may lead to serious complications, particularly among people at higher risk. Public-health measures, including vaccination where recommended, good respiratory hygiene and staying home when unwell, can help reduce transmission and severe disease.

By encouraging students and early-career professionals to participate, the initiative also aims to bring fresh ideas and youth perspectives into health communication — an area where short-form digital content can play an important role in reaching wider audiences.

The MoPH invitation reflects Qatar’s continued emphasis on disease prevention, health awareness and community participation, while giving young people an international platform to demonstrate their communication and creative skills.

Those interested in participating should consult the official MoPH and WHO competition information for eligibility criteria, video specifications, submission procedures and deadlines before preparing their entries.

Why the initiative matters

•    Encourages young people to participate in public-health communication.
•    Promotes awareness of influenza and COVID-19 prevention.
•    Uses creative video content to make health information accessible to wider audiences.
•    Provides students and young professionals with an opportunity to contribute ideas on an international platform.

Editorial note: Competition-specific eligibility, video length, submission deadline and prize details should be checked against the current official MoPH/WHO announcement before publication if those details are added.