Saudi deploys smart watches to monitor pilgrims with heart ailment
The Madinah Health Cluster has introduced smart watch technology to monitor pilgrims suffering from heart-related conditions during the 2026 Hajj exercise. Saudi health authorities said the devices are designed to track vital health indicators of patients in real time while allowing them to continue their religious activities without interruption. The smart watches monitor heart rate, […]
The Madinah Health Cluster has introduced smart watch technology to monitor pilgrims suffering from heart-related conditions during the 2026 Hajj exercise.
Saudi health authorities said the devices are designed to track vital health indicators of patients in real time while allowing them to continue their religious activities without interruption.
The smart watches monitor heart rate, electrocardiogram (ECG) readings and blood oxygen levels, with the data transmitted directly to medical teams through virtual clinics and digital monitoring rooms.
According to the authorities, doctors and health personnel can quickly detect changes in a patient’s condition and respond immediately when necessary.
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The initiative, tagged “Rafiq Rihltak Bil-Hajj,” is being implemented in partnership with Seha Virtual Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare services for pilgrims during Hajj.
Officials said the programme reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing use of digital health technologies to improve medical care, emergency response and patient safety during the annual pilgrimage.