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Thousands of doctors trained to fight infections during Haj
JEDDAH: IRFAN MOHAMMED
Published ? Saturday 30 August 2014
Last update 29 August 2014 11:32 pm
Health authorities in Makkah have begun training their personnel, including nurses and doctors, in dealing with prevention of infection of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-coronavirus (MERS-CoV) during the Haj season.
The infection control management and effective preventive measures are needed for such a massive gathering, said Dr. Abdul Salam Noorwali, director of the Ministry of Health in the Makkah region.
He said in a statement that wearing a special mask is crucial, and training is being conducted for nurses and doctors according to international standards at Hera General Hospital in Makkah.
Nearly 3,800 personnel are being provided training in dealing with coronavirus-related cases and preventive measures...
Thousands of doctors trained to fight infections during Haj
JEDDAH: IRFAN MOHAMMED
Published ? Saturday 30 August 2014
Last update 29 August 2014 11:32 pm
Health authorities in Makkah have begun training their personnel, including nurses and doctors, in dealing with prevention of infection of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-coronavirus (MERS-CoV) during the Haj season.
The infection control management and effective preventive measures are needed for such a massive gathering, said Dr. Abdul Salam Noorwali, director of the Ministry of Health in the Makkah region.
He said in a statement that wearing a special mask is crucial, and training is being conducted for nurses and doctors according to international standards at Hera General Hospital in Makkah.
Nearly 3,800 personnel are being provided training in dealing with coronavirus-related cases and preventive measures...