Vaccine certificates in Saudi Arabia will soon be issued electronically, rather than via paper, the kingdom’s Deputy Minister of Health for Public Health Dr. Hani Jokhdar said, local media the Saudi Gazetter reported.
As part of ongoing digital transformation plans, the kingdom will begin issuing digital proof of vaccine status through the Sehhaty app within three years. Digital infrastructure development is a key component of Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification agenda Vision 2030.
Jokhdar also said that Hajj preparations were complete where vaccines are mandatory for those entering the kingdom for the pilgrimage.
“The two vaccines that are required annually for domestic pilgrims are those against seasonal influenza and meningitis, apart from the new addition of coronavirus vaccine. The same vaccines are required for foreign pilgrims also, besides two additional vaccines for polio and yellow fever as far as for pilgrims from some countries are concerned,” he said.
