Health Minister Inspects Arafat Field Hospital Ahead of Hajj Rituals
During the visit, the Minister toured the hospital's departments and reviewed the range of medical services being offered to pilgrims for the 1446 Hajj season. He was also briefed on the network of healthcare centers affiliated with the hospital, including their emergency and specialized services aimed at ensuring the health, safety, and comfort of pilgrims.
The Arafat Field Hospital is among the key healthcare projects supporting this year's Hajj. It features a capacity of 100 beds, including 20 designated for heat exhaustion treatment. The facility is fully equipped with an operating room, an isolation unit, a mobile medical unit with five field clinics, a laboratory, a pharmacy, and mobile radiology services.
This comprehensive setup highlights the Ministry's advanced level of preparedness to deliver timely and effective medical care directly to pilgrims during the Hajj.
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