Riyadh, September 30, 2024 – The Ministry of Health has imposed penalties on three airlines for failing to adhere to health surveillance regulations upon their arrival at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. These violations pertain to non-compliance with disease vector control measures, specifically the airlines' failure to spray their aircraft with insecticides in accordance with established health standards. The fines were issued in line with the executive regulations of the Health Surveillance Law, which governs health practices at the Kingdom's entry points.
The Ministry emphasized that the penalties are part of its mandate to mitigate potential health risks and safeguard public safety. The airlines in question did not fulfill their obligation to control vectors that may carry infectious diseases from areas affected by outbreaks. This failure constitutes a breach of the comprehensive health procedures outlined in the executive regulations governing health surveillance at entry points.
In response to these breaches, the Ministry has taken disciplinary action to ensure such violations do not reoccur, as they pose a serious threat to public health. The Ministry remains committed to upholding rigorous health surveillance measures at airports and border crossings, reinforcing its efforts to protect the well-being of citizens, residents, and visitors alike. The ongoing supervisory actions are part of a broader initiative to enhance health protocols and maintain high standards of public health safety throughout the Kingdom.
By strictly enforcing these regulations, the Ministry of Health aims to foster a safe environment, preventing the introduction and spread of diseases, and ensuring the highest levels of health protection at all entry points into Saudi Arabia.*