Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has flagged off the vaccination exercise for the 2025 intending pilgrims at the Hadejia zone in the Northeast senatorial district.
The Director General of the board,Alhaji Ahmed Umar Labbo stated this to newsmen in Hadejia.
According to him, the exercise is part of the ongoing preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise, which took place at the Primary Healthcare Centre, Hadejia.
Alhaji Ahmed Umar Labbo reaffirmed the Board’s commitments in prioritising the health and safety of the state pilgrims.
He said, safeguarding the health of the state pilgrims is both a requirement and a responsibility of the board.
“This vaccination exercise underscores our readiness for a successful 2025 Hajj. I urged all pilgrims to cooperate fully, adhere to health guidelines, as they prepare for this sacred journey.”
“I encourage you to be law-abiding and patient throughout the Hajj process. Please ensure attendance at all scheduled enlightenment lectures, as the lectures will provide essential knowledge on the rites of Hajj and practical guidance for the journey ahead”, he stated.
Labbo who monitored the vaccination exercise and administered the first dose to an intending pilgrim from Hadejia, said the vaccination exercise would be a continuous process before their departure to the Holy land.
Also speaking, the Incharge of primary healthcare centre, Dr. Bala Ismaila, highlighted the importance of the vaccines being administered, which include the meningitis, oral polio, and yellow fever vaccines.
“These vaccinations are mandatory under the health regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The yellow fever vaccine is valid for ten years, while the meningitis vaccine lasts three years. They are essential for protecting both individual and public health,” Dr Ismaila said.
He also addressed potential side effects, advising pilgrims to seek immediate medical attention if they experience severe or prolonged symptoms.
Our Correspondent reports that, the vaccination exercise is being conducted across all the 27 local government areas.
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