25-05-2025
BRCS Hosts Awareness Seminar on Health During Hajj Season
As part of its ongoing commitment to public health education, the Health Awareness Committee of the Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) organised a live online seminar titled 'Your Health During the Journey of a Lifetime: Together for a Safe and Healthy Hajj.' The event was streamed on the Society's official Instagram account on 19 May, aiming to raise awareness among individuals preparing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. The seminar featured distinguished healthcare professionals who offered guidance and answered questions from the audience. Speakers included Dr. Kawthar Al Eid from the Ministry of Health and Dr. Wafaa Ajour, a medical supervisor accompanying Hajj campaigns. Both experts shared valuable and detailed insights into the essential health considerations pilgrims should keep in mind before, during, and after Hajj. The session was moderated by Mrs. Muyssar Awadhalla, who facilitated the discussion and fielded audience questions. Topics covered included essential pre-travel medical preparations, managing health emergencies during the pilgrimage, and key recommendations for preventing illness and ensuring safety in crowded environments. Viewers were given the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers through a Q&A segment, which saw high levels of interaction, reflecting strong public interest in such educational initiatives.
This seminar is part of the Bahrain Red Crescent Society's broader efforts to serve the community by promoting health awareness, particularly around major religious occasions that involve the gathering of large numbers of people from across the Muslim world.
