Mass gatherings can present significant challenges for public health and health care services. Particular difficulties and anxieties may arise during a pandemic. The coming annual Hajj to Saudi Arabia is a case in point and recent WHO publications explain the issues and describe the travel requirements of the Saudi Authorities.
Read more in the latest Public Health Development: Mass gatherings during H1N1 2009 pandemic – an example of Hajj event
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