A Saudi Arabian journey in influenza surveillance - ISS-G20 Laboratorium Repository

Since its establishment, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has prioritized capacity-strengthening for influenza surveillance to protect and save lives. The past decade has seen a redoubling of efforts in the face of new respiratory pathogens, with recent achievements including a nationwide integrated surveillance system and the recognition of the Saudi Arabian National Influenza Centre.

Every year, millions of pilgrims visit the holy city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the annual hajj pilgrimage season. Since mass gatherings, such as these, can heighten the risk and spread of infectious diseases, the Saudi Arabian government has long used public health surveillance to protect the health and safety of pilgrims and the population at large.

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