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09-03-2025
- Health
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Saudi Arabia Launches Emergency Scooters to Help Worshippers in Madinah
The Madinah Health Cluster is providing visitors of the Prophet's Mosque with a new emergency scooter service that offers quick medical assistance during Ramadan, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The scooters will facilitate movement of paramedics as thousands of worshippers are currently filling the mosque's courtyards. Emergency Scooters Therefore, the new service offers them a valuable opportunity to navigate busy areas, attend to urgent cases, as well as transfer patients to nearby hospitals and care centers if needed. Since its launch, the scooter initiative has served 91 people who were referred to healthcare facilities in the central area, such as Al-Shifa Health Endowment, Haram Emergency Hospital, and the Safiyyah and Bab Jibreel Urgent Care Centers. The initiative stands as a testament to the Madina Health Cluster's commitment to ensuring visitors' safety and wellbeing. Emergency Scooters Related Topics: Saudi Health Ministry Convoy Transfers Hospitalized Pilgrims to Holy Sites Saudi Health Advises Umrah Pilgrims to Take Meningitis Vaccine ACYW-135 Vaccine is a Must: New Health Regulations for Kuwaiti Umrah Pilgrims Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
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21-02-2025
- Health
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Saudi Health Advises Umrah Pilgrims to Take Meningitis Vaccine
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has advised Umrah pilgrims who will perform their spiritual rituals during Ramadan to get the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travelling to Mecca. The health authorities urged all pilgrims to swiftly take the vaccine in order to boost their immunity against infections. Such infections may be transmitted in crowded places. In this context, the ministry clarified that the vaccine provides protection for five years, according to Gulf News. Therefore, such preventive measures enhance personal and collective protection and maintain public health during the Umrah season. Crucially, the ministry noted that those who got vaccinated in the past five years do not need to receive the vaccine again. Furthermore, the authorities advised worshippers to abide by preventive measures for instance washing hands regularly and wearing a face mask in crowded places. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia Bans Children from Accompanying Pilgrims in Hajj 2025 Saudi Arabia Launches Hajj 1446 Registration for Domestic Pilgrims ACYW-135 Vaccine is a Must: New Health Regulations for Kuwaiti Umrah Pilgrims Short link : Post Views: 33 Related Stories
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06-02-2025
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Saudi Arabia Allocates Enter & Exit Gates for Pilgrims in Grand Mosque
The General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques has advised pilgrims to enter the Grand Mosque through the designated gates, Gulf News reported. The authority also underscored that it has allocated certain gates for Umrah pilgrims to access the Mataf (circumambulation) courtyard in the mosque. These gates are King Fahd No 79, Ajyad No 3, and Umrah No 62. Meanwhile, exit gates from the Mas'a area are on the ground and first floors via the Al Shabika, Ajyad, and Al Abbas bridges. In this context, the Saudi authorities noted that worshippers should know the numbers of gates and designated exits from the Mataf and Mas'a sites to ensure an easy and smooth movement in the holy site especially in peak hours. The current Umrah season commenced in late June following the successful of 2024 Hajj pilgrimage, which saw around 1.8 million Muslims worldwide. Approximately 13.5 million Muslims performed Umrah last year, with plans to host 15 million pilgrims next year, according to Saudi officials. Smooth Procedures Saudi Arabia has recently issued numerous new measures to facilitate Umrah procedures. For example, the authorities have extended Umrah visa from 30 to 90 days, allowing holders to enter the Kingdom through all land, air, and seaports and depart from any airport. Moreover, those who are holding various types of entry visas, including personal, visit, and tourism visas, are now allowed to perform Umrah and visit Al Rawda Al Sharifa at the Prophet's Mosque in Medina after booking an e-appointment. Saudi citizens can also invite their friends abroad to visit the kingdom and perform Umrah. Related Topics: 3rd Group of Umrah Guests Commend Saudi Arabia's Role in Preserving Holy Sites Saudi Arabia Enforces Licensed Transport for Umrah Pilgrims ACYW-135 Vaccine is a Must: New Health Regulations for Kuwaiti Umrah Pilgrims Short link : Post Views: 17
