‘Kuwait’s Health Ministry’ mandates vaccination for pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Health announced the health requirements that travelers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must follow to perform Umrah or visit the Prophet’s Mosque. These guidelines are based on the directives issued by the competent authorities in Saudi Arabia, ensuring the safety and well-being of all pilgrims.

The Ministry specified that all adults and children aged one year or older must receive the quadrivalent Neisseria meningitidis vaccine (ACYW-135) as a mandatory health requirement.

Moreover, it is important to of obtain a vaccination certificate verifying that the vaccine was administered at least 10 days before arrival in the Kingdom. The certificate must remain valid for three years if the polysaccharide vaccine is used and five years if the conjugate vaccine is administered.

The Ministry noted that the vaccine is available at all preventive health centers and traveler clinics in Kuwait during official working hours. This measure aims to facilitate procedures and ensure the safety and well-being of travelers.

Source: Al Rai