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Saudi Gazette
22-05-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Madinah Health Cluster facilitates dedicated dialysis section for pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The Madinah Health Cluster has allocated a dedicated dialysis section for pilgrims with kidney disease at the King Fahad Kidney Center (KFKC). This initiative aims to provide high-quality medical care that accommodates the pilgrims' schedules and movements, ensuring easy access to necessary treatment. It is part of the Kingdom's broader efforts to care for pilgrims by delivering integrated medical services which enable them to perform their rituals in good health. The dialysis section is outfitted with state-of-the-art medical technologies and includes 13 dialysis machines, capable of delivering over 26 sessions per day. A team of highly qualified medical professionals ensures the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and patient care. The Health Cluster conducted prior coordination with medical missions accompanying Hajj campaigns by receiving medical reports detailing each pilgrim's health condition. This allows dialysis sessions to be scheduled immediately upon the pilgrim's arrival in Madinah, helping to save time and minimize the burden of transportation.
Arab News
17-03-2025
- Health
- Arab News
Prophet's Mosque's AI-driven medical capsules enhance healthcare
RIYADH: The Madinah Health Cluster has launched two smart medical capsules in the northern central area of the Prophet's Mosque to enhance healthcare for visitors and pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The 'Tabah and Tibabah' capsules use advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to detect chronic diseases, conduct rapid tests, measure vital signs, and perform electrocardiograms. They are linked to the Seha Virtual Hospital for specialized support, according to the SPA. The capsules expand healthcare services, complementing existing facilities including the Al-Salam Endowment and Al-Haram hospitals. The capsules are operated during peak times by trained medical workers and serve over 576 patients daily. They reflect the collaboration between the government and private sector. Meanwhile, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority teams in Madinah transferred an emergency cardiac patient for treatment through their Cardiac Attacks pathway in 56 seconds. Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Zahrani, director of the authority's regional branch, explained that the Medical Transfer Center received a call via the 997 hotline about a patient in his 60s experiencing severe chest pain at the Prophet's Mosque. An advanced care team that was dispatched performed an electrocardiogram and diagnosed an acute heart attack. This was communicated to the on-duty physician, who activated the Cardiac Attack pathway protocol. The patient was transported to the Hayat National Hospital's cardiac catheterization lab via a special route, where the medical team was ready for immediate intervention. Al-Zahrani said the rapid response and coordination by the emergency teams helped prevent complications and led to a successful outcome for the patient.
Leaders
09-03-2025
- Health
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia Launches Emergency Scooters to Help Worshippers in Madinah
The Madinah Health Cluster is providing visitors of the Prophet's Mosque with a new emergency scooter service that offers quick medical assistance during Ramadan, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The scooters will facilitate movement of paramedics as thousands of worshippers are currently filling the mosque's courtyards. Emergency Scooters Therefore, the new service offers them a valuable opportunity to navigate busy areas, attend to urgent cases, as well as transfer patients to nearby hospitals and care centers if needed. Since its launch, the scooter initiative has served 91 people who were referred to healthcare facilities in the central area, such as Al-Shifa Health Endowment, Haram Emergency Hospital, and the Safiyyah and Bab Jibreel Urgent Care Centers. The initiative stands as a testament to the Madina Health Cluster's commitment to ensuring visitors' safety and wellbeing. Emergency Scooters Related Topics: Saudi Health Ministry Convoy Transfers Hospitalized Pilgrims to Holy Sites Saudi Health Advises Umrah Pilgrims to Take Meningitis Vaccine ACYW-135 Vaccine is a Must: New Health Regulations for Kuwaiti Umrah Pilgrims Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
Saudi Gazette
07-03-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Ambulance scooter service launched at Prophet's Mosque for Ramadan
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The Madinah Health Cluster has introduced an ambulance scooter service at the Prophet's Mosque to provide rapid medical assistance to visitors during the holy month of Ramadan 2025. The initiative aims to enhance emergency response efficiency by enabling medical teams to swiftly reach patients in need of urgent care. The new service, designed to support emergency operations within the courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque, facilitates quick intervention for emergency and critical cases. The mobility of the ambulance scooter allows paramedics to navigate through dense crowds of worshippers and visitors, ensuring immediate medical attention before transferring patients to nearby healthcare facilities. Since its launch at the beginning of Ramadan, the service has already provided medical care to 91 cases. The Madinah Health Cluster confirmed that all cases requiring further treatment were transferred to health facilities within the central region, including Al-Salam Endowment Hospital, Al-Haram Hospital, and urgent care centers at Al-Safiya and Bab Jibril.
