Health guidelines for Hajj pilgrims released

The Health Service Division has prepared guidelines for this year's Hajj pilgrims so that they are well aware ahead of their pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.

The "Hajj Health Guide" lists the necessary guidelines for the pilgrims during their stay in Saudi Arabia, a release from health ministry said today.

It includes, among others, information on medical checkup before the Hajj, list of necessary medicines to keep handy, and steps to take for using the medical centre.

The guidelines are available on the website of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Director Hajj Office Ashkona, Dhaka and the office of Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (Haab), the release added.