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6/6/24, 3:27 PM Hajj 2024: International SOS encourages organisations to prioritise pilgrim health and safety with new precautions
Hajj 2024 health and safety guidelines for organisations and their workforce to ensure the
health and safety of pilgrims:

· Encourage employees undertaking Hajj to obtain vaccinations and health certification: All

pilgrims are required to have proof of meningococcal disease vaccination. Ensure all routine
vaccinations, including COVID-19 and seasonal influenza are up to date. Depending on
their country of origin, travellers may be required to show proof of polio and yellow fever

vaccination.

o Registration on the ‘Sehaty’ app is mandatory to verify vaccination status and facilitate

entry into the country for all pilgrims.

· Ensure compliance with regulations: Encourage employees to always follow guidance
provided by licensed Hajj operators for a safe and organised pilgrimage. Ensure they

adhere to designated time slots allocated by authorities to help minimise overcrowding
risks.

· Offer security briefings and heightened situational awareness: Provide pre-departure

briefings on security protocols, situational awareness practices and cultural sensitivities.
Develop contingency plans to address potential travel disruptions during the Hajj.

· Educate employees on risks of extreme temperatures: To mitigate the effects of potentially
extreme temperatures, pilgrims should prioritise staying hydrated. Choosing lightweight and
light-coloured clothing helps regulate body temperature and reduces heat stress.

· Ensure crowd and emergency preparedness: Provide employees with crowd management
guide with tips for navigating densely populated areas. Encourage pilgrims to save

emergency contact information for police, ambulance services, embassy officials and local
contacts on their mobile phones in case immediate assistance is needed.

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