Of the four infected men aged 27 to 78 years, one was exposed to the virus in a hospital, and one was indirectly exposed to ...

Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its $500 million pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), the World Health Organization said on Monday. The funds, initially pledged in April 2024, will be ...

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in the biotechnology sector following the launch of its national strategy in early 2024, aiming to position itself as a leading global hub in the ...

With no local production, people requiring the vaccine for prevention or travel purposes are looted by profiteers ...

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has stressed the necessity of receiving the meningitis vaccine for those intending to perform Umrah during Ramadan. This comes as part of efforts to enhance ...

The Saudi Ministry of Health said the preventive measure aims to enhance pilgrims’ immunity against infections that may be transmitted in crowded places. The ministry added that the vaccine ...

Meningococcal Vaccine Since 10 February, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has made it compulsory for all Umrah pilgrims to receive a meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before their departure.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has issued guidelines for Umrah pilgrims, urging them to get vaccinated before traveling to protect against infectious diseases. The ministry emphasised that pilgrims ...