Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry Fines Three Airlines For Violating Health Surveillance Regulations

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has fined three airlines for violating health surveillance regulations upon arriving at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The penalties were issued in accordance with the general provisions of the executive regulations of the Health Surveillance Law at entry points.

According to the Health Ministry, the airlines did not comply with disease vector control measures at infected areas, having failed to spray their aircraft with insecticides according to specified standards, reported the Saudi Press Agency. This is a breach of the health procedures outlined in the executive regulations of the Health Surveillance Law.

The report also says that disciplinary action has been taken against these companies to ensure that such breaches, which may endanger public health, are not repeated. The measures are part of the Ministry of Health's ongoing supervisory measures to enhance health surveillance at airports and border crossings and safeguard public health by strictly enforcing regulations to ensure the health and safety of citizens, residents, and visitors.