The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has declared that all residents and foreign pilgrims are required to obtain the meningitis vaccine prior to registering for Hajj 2025.

Vaccination is compulsory to avert infectious infections during the pilgrimage. Saudi authorities have affirmed that individuals must provide confirmation of vaccination to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage.

Pilgrims must have the vaccine to purchase Hajj packages or finalize registration, rendering early immunization imperative.

All residents of Saudi Arabia are required to be vaccinated prior to Hajj to prevent any interruptions. Officials have implored individuals to finalize their vaccinations at the earliest opportunity.

This initiative seeks to safeguard public health and mitigate the risk of illness epidemics during Hajj.

World Tuberculosis Day is being commemorated today to enhance awareness of the global tuberculosis epidemic and initiatives aimed at eradicating the illness. Tuberculosis, the world’s most lethal infectious disease, persists in ravaging millions worldwide, resulting in significant health, social, and economic repercussions.
This year’s World TB Day theme is “Yes! We can end TB: commit, invest, deliver,” representing a resolute appeal for optimism, immediacy, and responsibility.
The Campaign stresses the need for immediate action and underscores the risks posed by funding cuts, which disrupt access to prevention, screening, and treatment services.
In 2023, only 26% of the 22 Billion Dollars required annually for TB prevention and care was available, leaving a significant funding gap. Tb research is also facing a crisis, receiving just one-fifth of the 5 Billion Dollars target for 2022, severely delaying advancements in diagnostics, Treatments, and vaccines.
The World Health organization is leading efforts to accelerate TB vaccine development through the TB vaccine accelerator council, but progress remains at risk without urgent financial commitments.

Emphasizing national progress and support for the Armed Forces, the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Overseas forum Belgium Chapter organized a Seminar on Pakistan Day.
Under the shadow of Minar-e-Pakistan, community leaders Raja Muhammad Khalid and Fareed Khan oversaw the ceremony and emphasized the importance of March 23, 1940, when the notion of an independent Pakistan emerged.
In confronting national issues, they underlined resilience, sacrifice, and solidarity.
Participants fully supported general Syed Asim Munir’s leadership and complimented Pakistan’s Armed Forces for defending their nation.
Passionate cries of “Pakistan Zindabad” and “Pak Army Zindabad” concluded the ceremony as abroad Pakistanis reiterated their dedication to Pakistan’s global image and prosperity.