[Organisation of La Mecque pil grimage. Prevention of infectious diseases.]. / Pèlerinage aux lieux saints de l'Islam. Organisation, prise en charge et prévention du risque infectieux.

The pilgrimage of La Mecque is one of the main part of Islam, concerning many people. In the beginning of the century, it was a dangerous situation because of the risk of infectious diseases. These risks have dramatically decreased with the economic development of Arabie Saoudite (accommodations, drinking water, transports, health organization). More than two millions of pilgrims are welcomed each years in will sanitary conditions. This is a model of health organization.