The Public Health Authority warned travelers abroad against neglecting health and preventive guidelines during travel, especially during the summer season which witnesses an increase in travel and movement, and the associated increased likelihood of exposure to some infectious diseases in a number of countries around the world. The Authority affirmed its continuous monitoring in coordination with international health organizations of developments in the global epidemiological situation, and recorded cases or outbreaks of infectious diseases in some countries, including Hantavirus, Ebola virus disease, Yellow Fever, and seasonal influenza, noting that continuous risk assessment contributes to enhancing the readiness of the public health system and raising health awareness among travelers. Weqaya stressed the importance for travelers to check the health situation at their travel destinations before leaving the Kingdom, and to review approved health alerts and requirements, including vaccination requirements for countries that require them, foremost of which is the yellow fever vaccine when traveling to some endemic areas or countries that require a vaccination certificate.

The Authority explained that infectious diseases vary in their modes of transmission and level of severity; Hantavirus is often associated with exposure to excretions of infected rodents or contaminated environments, while Ebola virus disease is transmitted through direct contact with blood or body fluids of an infected or deceased person or infected animals. Yellow fever is transmitted through mosquito bites in endemic areas, while influenza is transmitted through respiratory droplets and direct contact with infected individuals. Weqaya called on travelers to avoid contact with people showing symptoms of illness, avoid touching wild animals or rodents or their habitats, and avoid visiting areas experiencing outbreaks or high rates of infectious diseases unless necessary, while adhering to instructions issued by health authorities in the destination country. The Authority advised travelers to maintain personal hygiene, wash hands regularly, ensure food and water safety, use mosquito bite prevention measures such as insect repellents and appropriate clothing, in addition to ensuring adequate health coverage during travel. Weqaya recommended that travelers visit the nearest health facility if symptoms appear during travel or after returning to the Kingdom, especially if there is a history of travel to areas experiencing outbreaks, or direct contact with patients, animals, or high-risk environments, and to inform the healthcare provider of the travel history and any potential exposure, contributing to rapid diagnosis and necessary health measures. The Public Health Authority called on everyone to obtain information from official sources, avoid spreading rumors or unreliable information, and benefit from travel alerts through the Public Health Authority's website, contributing to protecting travelers and society from the risks of infectious diseases.