Ministry Warns of Mers Threat

Thailand warns of respiratory syndrome outbreak

According to the World Health Organization, nine cases were detected in Saudi Arabia between March 1 and April 21, with at least two deaths reported. Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, Public Health Ministry’s secretary, explained that MERS is a disease that mainly affects the respiratory and digestive systems, the symptoms of which can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Severe cases can lead to pneumonia, kidney failure and even death, especial…

Ministry warns of Mers threat

The Ministry of Public Health is urging Thais who are headed for Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to exercise extra caution, following a recent outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) in the country that has claimed two lives to date.

Ghanaian dies while performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia, authorities issue warning - Live Ghana TV

A Ghanaian pilgrim has sadly passed away during this year’s Hajj in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The deceased has been identified as Hajia Yussif Hawabu, a 63-year-old woman from Tamale. Her death occurred on Thursday, May15, 2025, while performing religious rituals with fellow Ghanaian pilgrims. The Administrator of Ghana’s Hajj Task Force, Ismaila Skones, confirmed that Hajia Hawabu collapsed and died inside the Masjid Al-Haram (Gr…

Ghanaian dies while performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia, authorities issue warning

A Ghanaian pilgrim has sadly passed away during this year’s Hajj in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The deceased has been identified as Hajia Yussif Hawabu, a 63-year-old woman from Tamale. Her death occurred on Thursday, May15, 2025, while performing religious rituals with fellow Ghanaian pilgrims. The Administrator of Ghana’s Hajj Task Force, Ismaila Skones, confirmed that Hajia Hawabu collapsed and died inside the Masjid Al-Haram (Gran…