Meningitis: Mandatory Vaccination Before Departure for Hajj

A vaccination campaign will be organized for pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. This measure particularly addresses meningitis, a serious infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and the nerves along the spinal cord, which can lead to severe complications if not treated promptly. Therefore, vaccination is the best form of prevention and is mandatory before departure.

In this regard, pilgrims will be able to...