The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has deployed 50,000 male and female health employees and dedicated 25 hospitals equipped with advanced medical facilities for use by the over 1.8 million pilgrims performing this year’s Hajj.

Spokesperson of the ministry, Mr. Mohammed, disclosed this while speaking at a press conference in Makkah. He also said that the ministry has deployed medical robots designed to give medical assistance to pilgrims.

Mr. Mohammed revealed that their hospitals have so far performed 25 open heart surgeries, 16,015 renal failure dialysis and 600 general surgeries.

“We have also provided 125 Health Centres, 17 Emergency Centres and 18 Ambulance Centres located in different parts of Hajj routes for immediate treatment of medical emergencies.

“Preventive majors is a very important part of our operation, hence, preventive medicines are administered to all Hajjis coming through airports, road boarders and sea areas,” he said.

•Saudi Health Ministry Spokesperson, Mr. Mohammed, at a press conference in Makkah. Photo: Garba Muhammad/News Express.

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