Health
No COVID-19 cases reported among pilgrims in Saudi Arabia – Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, attends a seminar during the 20th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Research on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (SPA) Precautionary measures at holy sites have proved successful, said head…
Read More »Saudi Arabia limits social gatherings, closes restaurants for 10 days
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is closing restaurants and entertainment venues, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday, in a bid to limit social gatherings amid a rising coronavirus infection rates. In-door entertainment venues, cinemas, gyms and sports centres will be closed for 10 days. The ministry also banned dining…
Read More »HAJJ AND UMRAH: The Plight Of Nigerian Pilgrims Under The Shadows Of Covid-19
By DR. Ibrahim Kana No doubt Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah have not been the same with the absence of Hustle and bustle of pilgrims, and in particular Nigerian pilgrims. No thanks to the Global Pandemic of the ravaging Corona Virus, nicknamed Covid-19 (C-19). Who would ever think that such a…
Read More »“Inside Hajj Medics’ Debuts on Hajj Reporters with Dr Ibrahim Kana
The immediate past Commissioner in charge of health and for several years, Head of the Medical team of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Dr Ibrahim Kana will be hosting a weekly special column on Health-Related Matters in Hajj Reporters. Dr. Ibrahim Kana was the brain behind the medical…
Read More »Ministry of Health to decide on countries allowed for Umrah – Minister of Hajj and Umrah
Special E-Path for foreign Hajj pilgrims RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Muhammad Saleh Benten announced on Sunday that the Ministry of Health would take a decision on which countries will be allowed to send their pilgrims to perform Umrah. The minister’s announcement follows an earlier statement…
Read More »Saudi Health Ministry commence clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine in the Kingdom
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health announced on Saturday the implementation of phase III efficacy trials of a vaccine against the coronavirus in Saudi Arabia. The trials will be conducted within the framework of the cooperation agreement between the Kingdom and China that includes the implementation of clinical trials. The…
Read More »Holy Kaaba gets a new Kiswa
MAKKAH — The Kaaba Kiswa (black cloth) was replaced on Wednesday night, a process administered by the staff of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques in accordance with the annual tradition, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al-Mansouri, deputy head of the General…
Read More »4,000 volunteers from 20 Cities begins health campaign in 250 Mosques in Saudi Arabia
The 1,500 volunteers will be present in mosques to raise awareness and teach virus prevention methods to be used during prayers. (SPA) 1,500 volunteers will be present in mosques to raise awareness and teach virus prevention methods to be used during prayers RIYADH: Health volunteers will work in…
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Diary of a trial that send IG Wala to Jail (I)
An eyewitness account of what transpired in the court room …
