RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Health has fined three airlines for violating health surveillance laws upon arriving at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday.
The penalties, issued according to the general provisions of the executive regulations of the Health Surveillance Law at entry points, stem from the ministry’s responsibility to address health risks for the safety of the public.
According to the ministry, the airlines did not comply with disease vector control measures in infected areas and failed to spray their aircraft with insecticides, as per the specified standards. This is a breach of the health protocols outlined in the executive regulations of the Health Surveillance Law at entry points.
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Disciplinary action has been taken against these airlines to ensure that such breaches are not repeated.
The measures are part of the Ministry of Health’s efforts to enhance health surveillance at the airports and border crossings and safeguard public health by strictly implementing laws, to ensure the health and safety of citizens, residents, and visitors to the Kingdom.
