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Can Vaccines Curtail Alaska's Tuberculosis Outbreak

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When planning an extended visit to Alaska's remote villages in 2023, an old vaccine-preventable disease reappeared and accelerated new cases last year.
According to preliminary figures released by Alaska's Division of Public Health on January 19, 2023, 96 active Tuberculosis (TB) cases were identified in 2022, with numerous cases under investigation.
The Health Department's Bulletin #1, issued on January 19, 2023, represents a 66% increase in TB cases compared to the prior three years.

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Why Umrah Insurance for Foreign Pilgrims?

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In alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030 and in pursuit of achieving it through the Doyof Al Rahman National Program, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah today announced on Twitter a special Comprehensive Insurance Coverage for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).