ReviewInternational journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases2014
Mass gathering medicine: 2014 Hajj and Umra preparation as a leading example.
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- Asymptomatic Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection: Extent and implications for infection control: A systematic review.Travel medicine and infectious diseasePooled it
- A systematic review of emerging respiratory viruses at the Hajj and possible coinfection with Streptococcus pneumoniae.Travel medicine and infectious diseasePooled it
- Epidemiological patterns of general surgical emergencies during Hajj pilgrimage: a 10-year retrospective cohort study.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Article
- Risk communication in mass gatherings: a scoping review.International journal of emergency medicine · 2026Review
- Respiratory pathogen epidemiology in the post-pandemic era: a multicenter retrospective study from Saudi Arabia.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Respiratory symptoms, vaccination coverage, and antibiotic use among Hajj pilgrims: a multi-season cross sectional study (2023-2025).Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Acute otitis media complicated by peripheral facial nerve palsy in an adult: A case report.IDCases · 2026Article
- Shifts in primary care utilization patterns following digital health implementation: an operational evaluation of the 2023-2024 Hajj mass gatherings.Frontiers in public health · 2026Observational
- Critical determinants of morbidity and adverse outcomes during the Hajj using the Haddon matrix and the combined model.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- A qualitative study on operational challenges of Iranian affiliated mobile health clinics in Iraq during Arbaeen.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Disaster Preparedness and Response Among Healthcare Professionals During the Hajj: A Systematic Literature Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The Changing Face of Helminth Infections: A 15-Year Temporal Analysis from Eastern Saudi Arabia.Infection and drug resistance · 2025Article
- Food Safety Practices during Hajj: On-Site Inspections of Food-Serving Establishments.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2023Article
- The Association of Acute Watery Diarrhea in Iranian Pilgrims of Iraq with Cholera Cases in Iranians.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2023Article
- Risk Assessment of Arbaeen Mass Gathering in the Covid-19 Pandemic.Dialogues in health · 2022Article
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- Mass Gatherings and Emerging Infectious Diseases: Monkeypox is the Newest Challenge.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2022Article
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- Cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis of PPV23 vaccination for the Malaysian Hajj pilgrims.PloS one · 2022Article
- The Emergence, Persistence, and Dissemination of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria in Environmental Hajj Settings and Implications for Public Health.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2021Review
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Abstract
The importation of infectious diseases during a mass gathering may result in outbreaks. Infectious diseases associated with mass gatherings vary depending on the type and location of the mass gathering. The annual Hajj to Makkah in Saudi Arabia is one of the largest annual religious mass gatherings in the world. Preparation for the Hajj encompasses multiple sectors to develop comprehensive plans. These plans include risk assessment, utilizing existing medical infrastructure, developing electronic and paper-based surveillance activity, and the use of information technology. In this review, we describe key features of the preparedness for the 2014 Hajj and Umra, review the recent impact of emerging viruses such as Ebola in West Africa and the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in affected countries, and highlight the updated requirements and the required vaccines.
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