Pilgrims’ vaccination after Eid Al-Fitr

Manama, June 25 (BNA): People planning to perform the pilgrimage are required to report to neighbouring health centres after Eid Al-Fitr to undergo medical tests and get vaccinated. The measure was announced as the Health Ministry Haj Medical Mission held its third coordination meeting to review the administrative and health preparations for this year’s hajj season. Chaired by Dr. Ali Baqqara, the panel said that health centres would supply pilgrims with the special haj and Umrah health booklet which features important instructions and recommendations to ensure their safety. He urged pilgrims suffering from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular problems, to take their own medication on their hajj trip to Saudi Arabia. Dr. Baqqara urged hajj contractors to hold functions and lectures to inform pilgrims about prevention from any infectious disease and enhance their awareness so as they avoid sunstrokes, dehydration and heat stress. He called on hajj contractors to advise pilgrims whose health is unstable to put off their pilgrimage plans for this year for their own medical safety. For more information and health advice surf the Health Ministry’s portal www.moh.gov.bh/AR/Hajj.