No outbreaks of diseases reported during Hajj – Saudi health ministry

The Saudi Ministry of Health stated that the overall health condition of pilgrims remains stable and reassuring during the Hajj rites. The ministry’s spokesperson, at a press briefing, said: “There were no outbreaks of diseases or significant health threats reported, thanks to an advanced and highly efficient healthcare system.” The spokesperson said that the total […]

The Saudi Ministry of Health stated that the overall health condition of pilgrims remains stable and reassuring during the Hajj rites.

The ministry’s spokesperson, at a press briefing, said: “There were no outbreaks of diseases or significant health threats reported, thanks to an advanced and highly efficient healthcare system.”

The spokesperson said that the total number of health services delivered to pilgrims had exceeded 1.2 million by Dhul Hijjah 10, Wednesday.

He underscored the scale and effectiveness of the healthcare efforts during the Hajj season.

Abdulbaqi reiterated that the health of pilgrims continues to be stable, with no major health threats, emphasising the ongoing operation of a comprehensive and integrated healthcare system.

He also highlighted a 79 percent compliance rate among pilgrims in using umbrellas, one of the approved preventative measures to minimize direct sun exposure.

According to the Ministry of Health data, a total of 49,900 individuals have benefited from health centre and urgent care services.

Emergency departments received 41,700 cases, outpatient clinics treated 14,500 patients, and 4,900 cases were admitted to hospitals. In addition, 29 open-heart surgeries, 251 catheterisations, and 337 other surgical procedures were successfully performed.

Medical teams also efficiently treated 466 cases of heat exhaustion, operating within a field-based system designed for rapid response and enhanced medical intervention across multiple locations. (Saudi Gazette)