This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from Hibapress, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Rabat
Following the measures taken by the health authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, by which, from February 1, 2025, all travelers coming to its territory, whether to accomplish the rituals of the Omra or to visit holy places, must be vaccinated against meningitis as a fundamental condition of entry to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health, Protection and Social Affairs informs national public opinion that vaccines against this disease are sufficiently available in all pharmacies in the country.
According to a statement from the ministry, all citizens wishing to fulfill their rituals can go, after obtaining the vaccine, at the closest approved health center to submit to the vaccination process and obtain their vaccination certificate. They can also benefit from all of these services at the Center Serums et Vaccines (Institut Pasteur du Maroc).
In this regard, the persons concerned must obtain aforementioned vaccination 10 days before the date of the trip, with the need to present a special vaccination certificate. It should also be noted that children under one year old, as well as people who are. Having already received the vaccine against this disease for a period not exceeding 5 years, they are not covered by this procedure, provided they present a proof.
The ministry calls on citizens, men and women, to fully adhere to Saudi health measures, which mainly aim to preserve public health and travelers’ safety.
