Over 147,000 healthcare services provided to pilgrims until Saturday
MINA — Saudi Arabia's integrated healthcare system has provided over 147,000 medical services to pilgrims from the start of this year's Hajj season on Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 29, until Saturday, Dhul Hijjah 11, corresponding to June 7.
These services are part of the efforts to enhance service efficiency in line with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program under Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to safeguard pilgrims' health and facilitate safe and smooth rituals.
Healthcare data revealed that over 80,603 pilgrims have benefited from primary healthcare centers, while emergency departments received 35,176 cases. Outpatient clinics attended to 7,541 patients, and hospitals admitted 5,619 cases, including 2,626 in intensive care. Additionally, 248 cardiac catheterizations and 18 open-heart surgeries were performed.
The healthcare sector continues to intensify its efforts, utilizing advanced technologies and specialized personnel to create a supportive medical environment that enables pilgrims to complete their rituals with ease and tranquility.
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