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Carriage of Neisseria meningitidis in the Hajj and Umrah mass gatherings

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2016
Meningococcal disease is a serious public health threat, especially during mass gatherings such as Hajj and Umrah which provide optimal conditions for disease transmission.
Saber Yezli, Annelies Wilder-Smith, Abdulaziz A. Bin Saeed   +2 more
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Communicable diseases as health risks at mass gatherings other than Hajj: what is the evidence?

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2016
Mass gatherings are characterized by the concentration of people temporally and spatially, and may lead to the emergence of infectious diseases due to enhanced transmission between attendees. This is well-demonstrated in the context of the Hajj and Umrah
Philippe Gautret, Robert Steffen
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Reducing risks to health and wellbeing at mass gatherings: the role of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2016
Mass gatherings of people at religious pilgrimages and sporting events are linked to numerous health hazards, including the transmission of infectious diseases, physical injuries, and an impact on local and global health systems and services.
Amina Aitsi-Selmi, Virginia Murray, David Heymann, Brian McCloskey, Esam I. Azhar, Eskild Petersen, Alimuddin Zumla, Osman Dar   +7 more
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Pattern of utilization, disease presentation, and medication prescribing and dispensing at 51 primary healthcare centers during the Hajj mass gathering

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background The majority of pilgrims seeking healthcare during Hajj are seen at primary healthcare centers (PHCCs). Data on the utilization of these facilities during Hajj can aid in directing optimal health services delivery and allocation of resources ...
Saber Yezli, Yara Yassin, Abdulaziz Mushi, Yasir Almuzaini, Anas Khan   +4 more
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Gastrointestinal symptoms and knowledge and practice of pilgrims regarding food and water safety during the 2019 Hajj mass gathering

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background Food and water-borne diseases (FWBDs) are a health risk at the Hajj mass gathering. The current study documented the prevalence and management of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms among pilgrims during the 2019 Hajj and assessed their knowledge ...
Saber Yezli, Yara Yassin, Abdulaziz Mushi, Alhanouf Aburas, Lamis Alabdullatif, Mariyyah Alburayh, Anas Khan   +6 more
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Mitigation strategies for heat-related illness during mass gatherings: Hajj experience

Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
IntroductionTo mitigate morbidity, mortality, and impacts of heat-related illnesses (HRIs) on health, it was vital to implement a comprehensive framework for HRI prevention and control.
Yasir Almuzaini, Marriyah Alburayh, Ahmed Alahmari, Fahad Alamri, Abdulrahman Y. Sabbagh, Majid Alsalamah, Anas Khan, Anas Khan   +7 more
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Insulin Knowledge, Handling, and Storage among Diabetic Pilgrims during the Hajj Mass Gathering

Journal of Diabetes Research, 2021
Background. Diabetes is one of the most common underlying health conditions among Hajj pilgrims. Many diabetics manage their condition using insulin, which requires appropriate storage conditions to maintain its stability and effectiveness.
Saber Yezli, Yara Yassin, Abdulaziz Mushi, Bander Balkhi, Anas Khan   +4 more
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Potential Cross-Reactive Immunity to COVID-19 Infection in Individuals With Laboratory-Confirmed MERS-CoV Infection: A National Retrospective Cohort Study From Saudi Arabia

Frontiers in Immunology, 2021
BackgroundA growing number of experiments have suggested potential cross-reactive immunity between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and previous human coronaviruses.
Anas A. Khan, Anas A. Khan, Ahmed A. Alahmari, Yasir Almuzaini, Fahad Alamri, Yousef Mohammad Alsofayan, Alhanouf Aburas, Saleh Al-Muhsen, Maria Van Kerkhove, Saber Yezli, Gregory R. Ciottone, Abdullah M. Assiri, Hani A. Jokhdar   +12 more
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Medication utilization pattern among outpatients during the Hajj mass gathering

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2020
Background: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) provides free healthcare, including medications, for the over 2 million Muslim pilgrims who attend Hajj every year.
Saber Yezli, Sabra Zaraa, Yara Yassin, Abdulaziz Mushi, Andy Stergachis, Anas Khan   +5 more
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A combined model for COVID-19 pandemic control: The application of Haddon's matrix and community risk reduction tools combined

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2022
Introduction: To mitigate morbidity, mortality, and impacts of COVID-19 on health, it was essential to implement a comprehensive framework for COVID-19 control and prevention. A well-recognized tool from the field of injury prevention known as the Haddon
Anas Khan, Yasir Almuzaini, Alhanouf Aburas, Naif Khalaf Alharbi, Suliman Alghnam, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Ahmed Alahmari, Yousef Mohammad Alsofayan, Fahad Alamri, Mohammed A. Garout, Abdullah M. Assiri, Hani A. Jokhdar   +11 more
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