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mandatory health checks
Coverage of mandatory health checks in the Nexus archive.
- Amarnath yatra sees uptick in pilgrims, unregistered devotees leave Board worried
The Amarnath yatra has seen an increase in pilgrims, with many arriving without mandatory health checks. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board is concerned about unregistered devotees not undergoing these assessments, which determine fitness for the high-altitude trek.
- Hong Kong to mandate health checks for commercial drivers aged 65 and above
Hong Kong plans to require mandatory health checks for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 or older by mid-next year, lowering the age threshold and increasing assessment frequency to enhance road safety. The government will establish a register of doctors to guide drivers in selecting practitioners.