Saudi authorities announced that Hajj is a success with no epidemic outbreaks

Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, announced the success of this year’s Hajj health plans, and that it was free from any outbreaks or effects on public health.

Al-Jalajel said in a statement from the Command-and-Control Room of Mina’s Emergency Hospital, “I am pleased to announce the success of the health plans for this year’s Hajj, and that it is free from any outbreaks or effects on public health, which, thank God, is a reflection of the integration between all government agencies and early preparation”.

He added that Saudi health operated more than 230 facilities across all sectors, in it more than 25000 practitioners worked, aided by 2000 volunteers.

Al-Jalajel also indicated that the number of pilgrims who received health services amounted to about 130,000 pilgrims, 10 open-heart surgeries were performed, 187 cardiac catheters were executed, in addition to 447 dialysis sessions.

He added that virtual services through the Seha Virtual Hospital SVH were provided for more than 2,000 pilgrims.

The minister indicated that the Saudi Red Crescent provided flying ambulance services for 17 cases.

Regarding cases related to the Coronavirus, the Minister confirmed that 38 limited cases were recorded, and were dealt with according to health protocols.

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About Saudi Ministry of Health

Since the modern state of Saudi Arabia was first founded by King Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, May Allah rests his soul in peace, the public health and disease control were among the government’s top priorities. The creation of the Kingdom’s healthcare system coincided with King Abdul Aziz’s takeover of Al Hijaz and his designation of Mecca as the first Saudi capital.

The guidance of the founding King of Saudi Arabia allowed the new government to overcome the many obstacles and challenges in the early days of the nation, despite a lack of native resources and expertise. HRH’s strategy was to strengthen the Kingdom’s cooperation with international organizations and to collaborate with highly-qualified foreign experts.  In addition to keeping pace with the latest international healthcare developments, the King also focused on building a solid infrastructure for a comprehensive health sector that would serve all regions of the Kingdom.