RIYADH – A plan has been designed to tackle any potential risk from dangerous viruses during this year’s Haj, according to Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeah, Minister of Health.

 

He said the Kingdom succeeded last year in tackling the H1N1 pandemic, Asharq Al-Awsat Arabic daily reported on Thursday.

 

He added that an international forum will be held in October, under the patronage of King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to showcase the Saudi experience in crowd and health management.

 

A study on the management of crowds and human gatherings will also be presented to delegates.

 

He said the Kingdom was able to control the swine flu virus at all sites last year. He said the preventive health measures adopted by the Kingdom have drawn the world’s attention to the country. – Okaz/SG

 

 

Saudi Gazette