Hajj 2025: 11 air evacuation planes, clever sensors for critical patients, and no pilgrim epidemics

Hajj 2025: 11 air evacuation planes, clever sensors for critical patients, and no pilgrim epidemics

Minister of Health Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel stated that the first measure to ensure a safe and healthy Hajj is for pilgrims to follow the preventive measures implemented by the Ministry of Health. Most Viewed: More than 10,000 WiFi hotspots for Hajj pilgrims

At a government press conference, the minister explained that the Supreme Hajj Committee, headed by the Minister of the Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, and the participation of every party involved guarantee an appropriate setting for the Hajj and the required preparations.

The minister urged pilgrims to engage in several activities, including staying hydrated with water, taking short walks, managing crowds, wearing masks, using umbrellas, following group directions, and seeking help when feeling unwell.

According to Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel, minister of health, all hospitals located within the holy sites have the most advanced medical equipment.

Furthermore, he mentioned that pilgrims can access services from the comfort of their residences through the "Seha" app. Recommend: 120 locations set to guide the lost pilgrims in holy sites

According to him, "We collaborate with our partners at the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) to use advanced technologies to monitor numbers and congestion, as well as provide consultation."

More than 7,500 paramedics, 71 first aid stations, 900 ambulances, and 11 planes for emergency air evacuation have been dispatched, according to the Minister of Health.

Reassuringly, he noted, there have been no reported epidemics or breakouts of infections among pilgrims, which bodes well for public health. To safeguard pilgrims, he stressed, strict health regulations are required.

He said that the Defense, Interior, and National Guard departments jointly supplied three field hospitals with over 1,200 beds. Additionally, a brand-new emergency hospital has opened in Mina, enhancing the capacity to handle pilgrim emergency cases by 60% compared to last year. The hospital has approximately 200 beds. See Also: Domestic workers can now upload CV at Musaned platform

Pilgrims in critical condition will be given digital sensors that are connected to the biggest virtual health facility in the world, according to the Minister of Health.

He detailed how fourteen land, air, and sea ports offered over fifty thousand medical services, including sixty-five cardiac catheterizations and one hundred forty surgical procedures for pilgrims.

According to Al-Jalajel, the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites has placed 400 water coolers and misting fans and planted over 10,000 trees. Read: Saudi Arabia arrested 4 expats involved in prostitution

Hajj 2025: 11 air evacuation planes, clever sensors for critical patients, and no pilgrim epidemics

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