By MD RASOOLDEEN | ARAB NEWS Published: Oct 3, 2011 23:54 Updated: Oct 3, 2011 23:54 RIYADH: The Ministry of Health announced on Monday that 80 primary health care centers in Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifah are ready to receive pilgrims during Haj. “We have updated the facilities at these PHCs and now they are
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Inspectors deployed at all entry points to monitor health of pilgrims
IYADH: Saudi authorities have deployed officials at all 14 ports of entry to monitor the health condition of pilgrims coming for the upcoming Haj. Mohammed Khosheim, deputy health minister for planning and development, reviewed the program at the Health Haj Preparatory Committee meeting held in Riyadh on Monday and said
Health conditions for travellers to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage to Mecca
23 september 2011 86th year No. 39 , 2011, 86, 425–436 This publication in the Weekly Epidemiological Record is to inform visitors of the full requirements for entry into Saudi Arabia; it does not imply an endorsement by WHO of all measures stipulated. The Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia has
Rs.20mn medicines to be provided for Pak Hujjaj
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs will provide medicines worth Rs. 20 million to facilitate Pakistani Hujjaj during the upcoming grand religious congregation. “One doctor, two paramedical personnel and two Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj will be presented every building to serve the pilgrims” an official of Ministry of Religious Affairs told APP here
540 doctors, para-medics to be deputed in Saudi Arabia (Pakistan)
Islamabad—A contingent of 540 doctor, para-medics and ancillary staff selected from Pakistan armed force, federal, provincial governments and health department would be deputed in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to serve intending pilgrims. An official of Ministry of Religious Affairs while talking to mediamen that director, deputy director of hajj medical
Civil Defense targets 12 safety risks to Umrah pilgrims
MAKKAH – The Civil Defense Directorate here has identified 12 potential safety risks to Umrah pilgrims and has taken all the measures necessary to deal with them in order to provide maximum protection and safety to those performing the ritual in Ramadan. Colonel Salim Al-Matrafi, Director of Operations Division at
Haj and Umrah force tasked with Makkah crowd control
MAKKAH: All arrangements to ensure the security and safety of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque are in place, according to Brig. Gen. Ali Al-Ghamdi, commander of the Special Haj and Umrah Security Forces. “The main task of the force is to maintain security of the central area
4,000 cops mobilized to assist traffic flow
MAKKAH: Over 4,000 traffic policemen have been mobilized by the Makkah Traffic Department to implement its Ramadan plan, according to the authority’s director general. “There is a move to reinforce the traffic police force with more members and equipment in view of the heavy rush of pilgrims over the coming
Prince Khaled orders public transport plan for Grand Mosque
MAKKAH – Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah, has ordered officials to produce a comprehensive plan to ensure effective transport for pilgrims to-and-from the Grand Mosque during the Ramadan, Umrah and Haj seasons. Prince Khaled also directed the Institute of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques at Umm Al-Qura
Explosive detectors planned at Holy Haram
MAKKAH — Sophisticated metal and explosive detectors are being planned to be installed at all gates of the Grand Mosque to prevent entry of banned materials inside the Holy Haram, Lt. Col. Fawaz Al-Sahafi, Director of Security Guards Department in the Grand Mosque, said here Wednesday. At present, he said,
