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Public Health Ministry to vaccinate Thai Muslim pilgrims by May 31

Public Health Ministry to vaccinate Thai Muslim pilgrims by May 31

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Thailand’s Public Health Ministry will vaccinate 6,603 Thai Muslim pilgrims against influenza and meningococcal disease before their departure for the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia. A medical team will also be deployed to provide healthcare during the pilgrimage.

The Public Health Ministry will vaccinate all 6,603 Thai Muslim pilgrims before they depart for Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj, a government spokesman said on Sunday.

Deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang stated that the ministry would vaccinate the 6,603 Thai Hajj pilgrims against influenza and meningococcal disease by May 31.

Karom explained that Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah requires all Muslim pilgrims to receive both vaccines at least 10 days before entering the country for Hajj.This year, the Hajj rituals in Mecca will take place from June 4 to 9.

In addition to vaccinating the pilgrims, the Public Health Ministry will also deploy a medical team to provide healthcare services during the pilgrimage.

Upon their return to Thailand, the ministry will continue to monitor their health for a specified period.

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