Bekasi Regency (ANTARA) - At least 3,300 prospective Hajj pilgrims\nfrom Bekasi Regency, West Java, are undergoing meningitis and polio\nvaccinations organised in phases by the local government as one of the\nstages before departure to the Holy Land.<\/p>\n
\u201cVaccination for these Hajj pilgrims has been underway since two days\nago, and it is still ongoing, with an estimate to be completed by\nmid-next week,\u201d said the Head of the Bekasi Regency Health Office, Arief\nKurnia, in Cikarang on Saturday.<\/p>\n
He stated that the activity, centred at the Wibawa Mukti building in\nthe Bekasi Regency government office complex every day starting in the\nmorning except Saturdays and Sundays, is an important step to protect\nthe health of pilgrims during their worship in the Holy Land.<\/p>\n
He explained that the meningitis and polio vaccines are given to\nprevent pilgrims from potential global infectious diseases while in\nSaudi Arabia, considering that Hajj worship requires prime physical\ncondition over a sufficiently long, exhausting, and activity-packed\nperiod.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis vaccine is important so that pilgrims can avoid the risks of\nmeningitis and polio diseases. We want everyone to be in good health\nwhile performing worship there, which will last for days,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the physical condition is not strong, especially during the\nstoning of the Jamarat which is quite a distance from the accommodation,\nit could become an obstacle. So from now on, they must start physical\ntraining like morning walks,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Arief also reminded that efforts to maintain health should be\naccompanied by prayers so that the entire Hajj worship series can\nproceed smoothly despite global dynamics that still need to be\nanticipated by all parties but do not disrupt departure\npreparations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe all pray that the departure will go smoothly and the pilgrims can\ncomplete the entire Hajj worship series and return to the homeland as\naccepted pilgrims,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Head of Disease Prevention and Control at the Bekasi Regency\nHealth Office, Irfan Maulana, continued that this vaccination targets at\nleast 3,300 registered and ready-to-depart prospective Hajj pilgrims for\nthis year\u2019s Hajj season, with structured and orderly service\nscheduling.<\/p>\n
\u201cMeningitis and polio vaccination is the next stage after health\nchecks that have been underway since November last year, including the\ndetermination of istitha\u2019ah for prospective pilgrims,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
He continued that further health checks will be carried out after the\nvaccination is completed, including pregnancy checks for women of\nchildbearing age, to ensure all health requirements are properly met\nahead of departure. \u201cEarly vigilance against diseases that have the\npotential to become outbreaks is our priority,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His side has prepared 12 health workers placed across all flight\ngroups (kloter) as well as additional accompanying personnel from the\nlocal government who will synergise to support health services,\nincluding for elderly pilgrims, to ensure optimal care during worship in\nthe Holy Land.<\/p>\n
Irfan urged pilgrims to maintain their physical condition ahead of\ndeparture with sufficient rest and to regulate social activities such as\nthe farewell gathering so as not to disrupt health and physical\nreadiness before heading to the Holy Land.<\/p>\n
\u201cGet enough rest, avoid fatigue, and ensure you are in fit condition\nwhen departing. If ill upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, there is a\npossibility the pilgrim will be sent back. Don\u2019t forget to bring\npersonal medications for needs during approximately 40 days,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/3-300-hajj-pilgrims-from-bekasi-undergo-phased-vaccination-1774691479", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }