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Hajj catering and sanitation

The Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia draws millions of pilgrims from around the globe, posing significant public health challenges. This article discusses the significance of ensuring food and water safety during the Hajj to prevent the spread of food and water-borne diseases. Experiences from the pa...

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Main Authors: Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera, Faisal, Ummu Salamah
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Jordan Society for Islamic Medical Sciences 2023
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BPC Science and Technology in Islam
RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/107735/1/107735_Hajj%20catering%20and%20sanitation.pdf
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spelling my.iium.irep.1077352023-10-29T01:41:53Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/107735/ Hajj catering and sanitation Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera Faisal, Ummu Salamah BPC Science and Technology in Islam RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases The Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia draws millions of pilgrims from around the globe, posing significant public health challenges. This article discusses the significance of ensuring food and water safety during the Hajj to prevent the spread of food and water-borne diseases. Experiences from the past have demonstrated the need for proactive surveillance, early detection, and expeditious control measures. Poor food hygiene, water shortages, asymptomatic pathogen carriers, and improper food storage contribute to disease risk. To mitigate these dangers, the Saudi Ministry of Health rigorously regulates the importation of fresh food and inspects properly sealed or canned food brought by the pilgrims. These precautions are designed to safeguard the health of pilgrims and prevent the introduction of contaminated food. By prioritizing public health surveillance and implementing preventive strategies, Saudi authorities aim to establish a safe environment and improve the health of the Hajj pilgrims. Jordan Society for Islamic Medical Sciences 2023-09 Book Chapter NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/107735/1/107735_Hajj%20catering%20and%20sanitation.pdf Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera and Faisal, Ummu Salamah (2023) Hajj catering and sanitation. In: Medical and Ethical Challenges in Hajj Healthcare. FIMA Year Book 2022: Encyclopedia of Islamic Medical Ethics, 9 (1). Jordan Society for Islamic Medical Sciences, Amman, Jordan, pp. 29-35. ISBN 978-9957-629-07-6 https://fimaweb.net/fima-yearbook-2021-2/
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RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
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RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera
Faisal, Ummu Salamah
Hajj catering and sanitation
description The Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia draws millions of pilgrims from around the globe, posing significant public health challenges. This article discusses the significance of ensuring food and water safety during the Hajj to prevent the spread of food and water-borne diseases. Experiences from the past have demonstrated the need for proactive surveillance, early detection, and expeditious control measures. Poor food hygiene, water shortages, asymptomatic pathogen carriers, and improper food storage contribute to disease risk. To mitigate these dangers, the Saudi Ministry of Health rigorously regulates the importation of fresh food and inspects properly sealed or canned food brought by the pilgrims. These precautions are designed to safeguard the health of pilgrims and prevent the introduction of contaminated food. By prioritizing public health surveillance and implementing preventive strategies, Saudi authorities aim to establish a safe environment and improve the health of the Hajj pilgrims.
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url http://irep.iium.edu.my/107735/1/107735_Hajj%20catering%20and%20sanitation.pdf
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https://fimaweb.net/fima-yearbook-2021-2/
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