Hajj 2023: UAE Deploys Specialised Health Teams at Airports

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with its partners in the health sector, announced it will deploy specialized health education teams at airports during the Hajj period.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with its partners in the health sector, announced it will deploy specialised health education teams at airports during the Hajj period.

The move is aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims from infectious diseases.

The teams will accompany Hajj convoys prior to their departure from the country, providing essential health guidance and outlining precautions to be taken before, during travel, and throughout the Hajj pilgrimage.

The initiative is part of the Ministry’s unified awareness campaign for the current Hajj season, titled ‘Safe Healthy Hajj’.

The campaign has been launched in collaboration with the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, and the Dubai Health Authority.

As part of this initiative, MoHAP’s team will ensure that pilgrims are administered the requisite vaccinations to guard against infections and conduct health screenings, including blood pressure and diabetes tests, with an emphasis on individuals with chronic ailments, the elderly, and pregnant women.

In addition, the team will advocate for adherence to preventive measures such as avoiding heat exhaustion and physical exertion, which can increase the risk of contracting diseases and health complications.

The initiative is part of the Ministry’s unified awareness campaign for the current Hajj season, titled ‘Safe Healthy Hajj’.

The campaign has been launched in collaboration with the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, and the Dubai Health Authority.

As part of this initiative, MoHAP’s team will ensure that pilgrims are administered the requisite vaccinations to guard against infections and conduct health screenings, including blood pressure and diabetes tests, with an emphasis on individuals with chronic ailments, the elderly, and pregnant women.

In addition, the team will advocate for adherence to preventive measures such as avoiding heat exhaustion and physical exertion, which can increase the risk of contracting diseases and health complications.

The Ministry’s team will also maintain communication with medical teams accompanying the Hajj groups to provide support with medications and medical consultations.

Source: The Arabian Business