Over 78,000 medical services provided to pilgrims as Saudi health system reports 5 heat exhaustion cases
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH —
Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system has treated five cases of heat exhaustion among pilgrims since the beginning of the Hajj season until the second day of Dhul Hijjah, the Ministry of Health confirmed.All cases were successfully managed, reflecting the Kingdom’s comprehensive efforts to ensure optimal medical care under the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program.
As of this point in the Hajj season, the Saudi health system has provided over 78,000 medical services to pilgrims.
More than 46,000 pilgrims have been received at primary healthcare centers, while emergency departments have handled 17,000 cases. Outpatient clinics have recorded over 860 visits.
In terms of hospital admissions, more than 3,000 pilgrims have been hospitalized, including over 1,600 in intensive care units.
The Ministry of Health has also performed eight open-heart surgeries and 104 cardiac catheterization procedures during the ongoing pilgrimage.
The Health Call Center 937 received more than 27,000 medical consultations, underscoring the preparedness of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare infrastructure and its responsiveness in delivering reliable and immediate medical support to pilgrims.
Health authorities continue to provide services at the highest standards throughout Hajj 1446 to ensure the well-being of pilgrims and the continuity of safe, efficient medical care across all facilities.
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