Madinah helps tens of thousands of pilgrims stay healthy

Campaigns cover topics including the danger of sun exposure, heat and dehydration. (SPA)
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  • Campaigns are in more than 14 languages

RIYADH: The Madinah Health Cluster has helped 134,068 pilgrims with health awareness campaigns, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The campaigns, in more than 14 languages, began at the start of the Islamic month Dhul Q’ada, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. 

They cover topics including the danger of sun exposure, stress, heat, dehydration, food poisoning, first aid and personal hygiene.

The campaigns are promoted as educational brochures on social media platforms and on 97 smart screens at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, the Madinah Train Station, on shuttle buses and in commercial centers.