RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Well being has urged home pilgrims desiring to carry out Hajj this 12 months to acquire the required vaccinations. The ministry underscored its dedication to preventive healthcare and to safeguarding the well being and well-being of pilgrims in order that they’ll undertake their rituals in the perfect method.
The Ministry clarified that the meningococcal (neisseria) vaccine is necessary for all pilgrims planning to carry out Hajj, in addition to for healthcare practitioners who haven’t obtained the vaccine inside the previous 5 years. Immunization standing could also be verified by the “Sehhaty” app.
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The ministry additionally really helpful receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine, supplied it was administered no sooner than September 1, 2025, and the COVID-19 vaccine, supplied it was administered no sooner than January 1, 2025.
The ministry urged all potential pilgrims and healthcare practitioners to schedule vaccination appointments through the “Sehhaty” app at grownup vaccination clinics. This initiative aligns with the ministry’s strategic aims to advance preventive healthcare and to make sure the continued well being and security of pilgrims.
