BACKGROUND There is global health concern that the mass movement of pilgrims to and from Mecca annually could contribute to the international spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). In China, about 11,000 Muslim pilgrims participate in the Hajj gathering in Mecca annually. This is the first report of MERS-CoV and respiratory virus molecular screening of returning pilg...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Every year 2-3 million Muslims gather for a few days around the Holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Managing enormous health issues associated with such a mass gathering requires a very vibrant health delivery plan. Related research is part of the strategy. This study was done to assess the pattern of patients and illnesses encountered at one health fac...

To the Editor: Hajj pilgrimage is a yearly event in which >2 million Muslims from around the world gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Such high density of crowding presents a risk for local outbreaks and for worldwide spread of infectious agents. Acute respiratory infection (ARI) is the leading cause of admission to Saudi hospitals during the Hajj (1). In Marseille, France, after administration of ...

prolonged cough occurs in a large proportion of the 2 million pilgrims who participate in the annual hajj in saudi arabia. there is no unique cause for pilgrims’ respiratory involvement, but several studies suggest a high incidence of influenza as a cause of the disease. to determine influenza vaccine efficacy against respiratory disease in pilgrims, we conducted two similar cohort studies on 5...

The purpose of this study is to describe the policies taken by government in financial management Hajj Indonesia through siyasah syar'iyah paradigm. questions that arise are regarding role state finances and how perspective syar'iyah. This research a library research, with normative legal method uses approach. After conducting in-depth it was concluded case BPKH seeks carry out its field 'ala a...

Introduction: The rise of the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant concerns due to risk transmission in such mass gatherings. Too many variables for a critical challenge made it more complex situation, with an enormous negative impact on either decision. In this paper, we aimed summarize experience Saudi Arabia hosting and managing Hajj throughout three seasons, public health strategies control...

Hajj pilgrimage is a nobligation for every Muslim that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime. Every year, more than 3 million pilgrims from over 180 countries travel to worship within confined area of twelve kilometres Makkah, Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA). The host country and participating need institute effective measures safer healthier pilgrimage. In the immediate season during ...