Dubai Health Authority launches vaccination drive for pilgrims

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has kicked off a vaccine campaign against meningitis and seasonal influenza for those wishing to perform Hajj this year. Executive Director of primary healthcare services at DHA Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Kalban said that the Authority has taken all the necessary preparations to provide vaccinations for the pilgrims. The DHA urged those who plan to perform Hajj this year to receive the vaccinations that are offered at travel clinics in cooperation with the Enaya Health Insurance, according to a report of the UAE News Agency "WAM". The Primary Healthcare has also offered the pilgrims medical advice and first aid travel kit to make the Hajj safer and easy.