This article was first published in the Lancet. Despite recent efforts to improve the sites of the Hajj pilgrimage Despite recent efforts to improve the sites of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, some experts say that risks remain for visitors because of gaps in education and planning. Chris McCall
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Umrah Seminar + Meningitis ACWY Vaccination & Travel Advice Clinic – Sat 13th Feb 2016 – LONDON
Powered by CBHUK 2016 Umrah Seminar Meningitis (ACWY) Vaccination & Travel Advice Clinic Mulitimedia Umrah Guide delivered by Shaykh Yunus Dudhwala (in English) Head of Chaplaincy at NHS Barts Hospital NHS Trust The Vaccination Meningococcal (ACWY) vaccination and certificate is a mandatory visa requirement for those travelling for Hajj and
Health Regulations for Travelers to Saudi Arabia for Umrah & Pilgrimage (Hajj)-1435 (2014)
First: Regulations must be met by visitors to obtain an Entry Visa for Hajj and Umrah: 1- Yellow Fever a) In accordance with the International Health Regulations 2005, all travelers arriving from countries or areas at risk of yellow fever (listed below) must present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate
Hajj Training – Tuesday 16th September 2014 in Bolton OPEN TO ALL
Hajj Training – Tuesday 16th September 2014 in Bolton OPEN TO ALL Step-by-Step POWERPOINT Presentation on Performing Umrah & Hajj & Visiting the Historical Sites in Makkah & Madinah Delivered in English by Maulana Abdul Khabir Nawaz Prominent speaker at Hajj programmes in the UK and abroad for over a
Advice on MERS-CoV for those going for Hajj in 2013
Approximately 20,000 people from the U.K. will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj in October 2013. Many more go for Umrah throughout the year. While most will travel and return safely, Hajj may increase the risk of certain health problems; the Hajj cough, for example, is well-known.
Update on Hajj travel advice for pilgrims 2013 – (MERS-CoV).
Check the latest health advice before travelling, in the light of the on-going cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Organisation: Public Health England Page history: Published 23 July 2013 Hajj pilgrimage Public Health England (PHE) and National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) are reminding people planning to
Health Regulations for travellers to Saudi Arabia for Umrah & Pilgrimage (Hajj) -1434 (2013)
Health Regulations for travellers to Saudi Arabia for Umrah & Pilgrimage (Hajj) – 1434 (2013) First: Regulations must be met by visitors to obtain an Entry Visa for Hajj and Umrah: 1- Yellow Fever a) In accordance with the International Health Regulations 2005 , all travellers arriving from countries or areas at
Vaccination guidance issued for Hajj pilgrims
Health professionals could see an influx of patients wanting vaccinations and medical advice before heading to Saudi Arabia for an annual pilgrimage, if they heed official advice. Approximately 25,000 British Muslims will take part in the Hajj between 24 and 29 October. Given the numbers attending from around the world
Immunization during Haj to reap major health rewards
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi authorities have taken all precautions to prevent contagious diseases from spreading during the Haj next month, when nearly 2 million Muslims from all over the world flock to the Kingdom for the annual pilgrimage. Millions of people from different parts of the world living