MINA- Saudi Heath Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said on Thursday this yearÂ’s pilgrimage has been free of communicable diseases.
Al-Rabeeah said this information was based the reports received from various health committees, including statistical data and other relevant information pertaining to precautionary measures taken by the Ministry of Health. He attributed a strict surveillance process at all ports of entry of pilgrims, arriving by air, land or sea that proved effective in preventing entry of infectious diseases into the Kingdom.
Remote digital monitoring cameras at all health care facilities helped in monitoring for any potential outbreaks, he added. |