Cross-cultural Differences Experienced during Hajj: A Case Study of Acehnese Hajj

Hypoglycemia in diabetics during Hajj.

ypoglycemia in diabetics is more common than appreciated.1 It is common in diabetics on insulin. At least one-third of insulin treated patients suffer an episode severe enough to cause loss of consciousness at some time, 10% have such a coma annually, and at some stage 3% suffer recurrent attacks so frequently as to be incapacitating.2 After working in the Emergency Department of Ajiad Hospital...

Recurrent Human Tragedy During Hajj

Hajj, a unique yearly mass gathering pilgrimage of more than 2 million Muslims from around the world, presents enormous challenges to the Saudian Arabia government.1 The potential for deadly epidemic outbreaks of bacterial and viral diseases leading to upper respiratory infection and meningitis and human stampedes call for prompt attention from both pilgrims and the ministry of healt...

The Hajj

Mass gatherings can be hazardous. Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is the largest annual mass gathering of humans, with more than 2 million people wearing specified garments, following prescribed religious rituals and fulfilling their religious obligations. There is a risk of communicable disease introduction, rapid amplification and, as pilgrims travel home, the potential spread into countries...

Profile of bacterial pneumonia during Hajj

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES The congregation of a large number of people during Hajj seasons from different parts of the world in overcrowded conditions within a confined area for a long period of time presents many public health challenges and health risks. One of the main health problems of the crowding is ease transmission of pneumonia by air droplets. This study was aimed to determine the most ...

Hajj: journey of a lifetime.