Thursday, July 12, 2018

KUWAIT, July 11 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Health on Wednesday said has taken all necessary steps to ensure a safe Hajj (pilgrimage) season this year for all willing Kuwaiti pilgrims.

After meeting with the committees tasked with forming teams to organize the process of receiving pilgrims, assistant undersecretary for public health affairs Dr. Majida Al-Qattan, in a press statement, said that such readiness is part of the ministry's strategies to ensure the health of Kuwaiti pilgrims.

The meeting discussed three stages; before, during and after the return of pilgrims, Al-Qattan noted.It also discussed accommodation procedures to make sure that residential units comply with the ministry's requirements, she noted.

The committee formed three teams, each including a preventive health doctor and a member from the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, to ensure the safety of selected buildings and hotels, Al-Qattan said.

Source: https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2736674&language=en