Health

Saudi Arabia suspends meningitis vaccine requirement for Umrah Pilgrims

Published by
Web Desk

JEDDAH: The Saudi government on Thursday suspended the requirement of meningitis vaccination for Umrah pilgrims.

As per the reports, Umrah pilgrims can now travel to Saudi Arabia without taking the meningitis vaccination.

The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority has informed all airlines through a letter.

Earlier, Saudi Arabia had made it mandatory for Umrah pilgrims to get vaccinated 10 days before travel.

However, due to a severe shortage of meningitis vaccines in Punjab, many pilgrims were struggling to get the required vaccine.

Web Desk

Recent Posts

Ten militants killed, two female suicide bombers arrested in Balochistan

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 10 suspected militants and arrested two female suicide bombers along with…

9 minutes ago

Water flow increases in various rivers of Punjab amid heavy rainfall

LAHORE: Due to monsoon rains, the water flow has increased in various rivers of Punjab,…

23 minutes ago

Petrol dealers confirm nationwide strike starting from midnight

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has announced a 24-hour general strike starting from…

1 hour ago

Babar moves up as Pakistan stars shine in ODI rankings

DUBAI: Several Pakistani players have made significant progress in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC)…

1 hour ago

Questions raised over sale of non-halal candy in Lahore’s store

LAHORE: A social media post has sparked concern among consumers after alleging that an imported…

2 hours ago

Mauritius High Commissioner, SAPM Fahd Haroon discuss cooperation in digital media

ISLAMABAD: High Commissioner of Mauritius to Pakistan Munsoo Kurrimbaccus called on Minister of State/Special Assistant…

2 hours ago