Today: 1 June 2025
26 April 2022
1 min read

Saudi: Makkah free of disease outbreaks in Ramadan

18,000 health staff dedicated to serving pilgrims in 1st Ramadan season after covid pandemic…reports Asian Lite News

Saudi Minister of Health, Eng. Fahd Al-Jalajil confirmed a reassuring health status for all pilgrims and visitors to Makkah this Ramadan. He added that no epidemic outbreaks or any threats to public health have been recorded so far. Noting the Saudi government’s keenness to provide the best services for pilgrims and to maintain their health and safety.

Al-Jalajil added that the Ministry of Health continues to provide preventive, and emergency services to pilgrims through hospitals and primary health care centers in Makkah and health centers around the Grand Mosque. Noting that the preventive plan prepared for the current Ramadan Umrah season includes epidemiological investigation procedures and rapid response to any infectious disease cases, carried out by more than 18,000 dedicated health practitioners.

ALSO READ: Saudi to increase this year’s Hajj capacity to 1 million pilgrims

Al-Jalajel pointed out that during the twenty days of the Holy month, more than 7,200 pilgrims were served through emergency centers around the Grand Mosque, 36 emergency surgeries were performed, 291 dialysis cases, and 20 cardiac catheters were completed.

Previous Story

GEMS International School first to partner with ERAU

Next Story

InSinkErator joins Tawazon on World Earth Day to achieve sustainability

Latest from -Top News

UAE aid for Gaza in global focus

Titled Hope Remains, the documentary brings to light the UAE’s leading role in providing vital aid and support to the people of Gaza. The International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has released a

Syria, Israel begin quiet talks

The announcement came just hours after Israeli warplanes reportedly carried out new airstrikes in Syria’s coastal provinces of Tartus and Latakia, hitting a range of military targets. Syria has confirmed the commencement

Gaza truce deal hits new snag

US says Hamas’ reply to the ceasefire plan was “totally unacceptable” and accused the Palestinian group of dragging the negotiations backward. The latest attempt to broker a ceasefire in Gaza has hit

IAEA flags Iran enrichment spike

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in two separate but related reports, said Iran has boosted its uranium stockpile enriched up to 60% purity by nearly 50% since February. Iran has vehemently

World needs Dubai’s ambition: Morgan

Piers Morgan has hailed Dubai’s transformation as an example of what visionary leadership can achieve. British broadcaster Piers Morgan has praised the extraordinary ambition and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UN Chief condemns attacks on civilian facilities in Saudi, Yemen

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned attacks that targeted civilian facilities

Former Afghan President claims troubles with travelling abroad

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has claimed that he was