207 catheterization and surgical procedures performed for Hajj pilgrims in Madinah
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Madinah Health Cluster revealed that it has performed 207 cardiac catheterization and surgical procedures for the Hajj pilgrims during the last 47 days since the beginning of the Hajj season. It stated that the number of visitors to health centers reached 37,46, while the number of emergency patients accounted for 16,059, ambulance services reached 2,289, and dialysis sessions stood at 120.
The Cluster beefed up its operations in Madinah during the post Hajj season to receive pilgrims through 33 permanent and seasonal hospitals and health centers, in addition to mobile clinic vehicles. More than 21,000 health and technical personnel work around the clock to provide the highest levels of medical care.
The Cluster launched a comprehensive multilingual awareness and educational campaign targeting pilgrims arriving in Madinah, with the aim of promoting health and preventative awareness in multiple languages. Awareness screens were activated at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport and the Haramain High-Speed Railway Station, in addition to 109 screens within the Cluster's health facilities.
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