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Health Ministry : No Case of Monkeypox Recorded in Saudi Arabia

Health Ministry : No Case of Monkeypox Recorded in Saudi Arabia
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Health Ministry : No Case of Monkeypox Recorded in Saudi Arabia

Health Ministry : No Case of Monkeypox Recorded in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Health has confirmed that so far no case of monkeypox has been detected in the Kingdom.

The disease has recently started to appear in some European and North American countries after it has been endemic in some African countries for over 50 years.

The Ministry of Health underscored its complete readiness to monitor, investigate and deal with cases in the event that any emerge, stressing that all medical and laboratory tests are available.

Moreover, it said it has an integrated preventive and treatment plan to deal with such cases if they appear.

The Ministry stated that the International Health Regulations program in the Kingdom is in constant contact with the World Health Organization to follow up on developments related to the disease around the world.

It urged people read up on the disease and guidelines issued by the Ministry and Public Health Authority (Weqaya). It called on them to be vigilant when traveling to countries where monkeypox has been detected.

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King Salman, Crown Prince Condole US President on Victims of New Orleans Terrorist Incident

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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King Salman, Crown Prince Condole US President on Victims of New Orleans Terrorist Incident

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of condolences to US President Joe Biden on the victims of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques said: "We have learned of the news of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans, resulting in deaths and injuries. As we condemn this heinous act, we express to Your Excellency, the families of the victims, and the friendly people of the United States of America our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
According to SPA, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has also sent a cable of condolences to Biden, saying: "I have learned of the news of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans, resulting in deaths and injuries. As I condemn this act, I express to Your Excellency, and the US friendly people my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.”