RIYADH: The Ministry of Health has revealed specialized services provided by its hospitals and health centers in Makkah, Madinah and holy sites for pilgrims during Hajj.
The ministry said that the number of pilgrims who received treatment in hospitals and health centers reached 649,690.
The number of participants in serving pilgrims this year reached 30,000 employees of the Ministry of Health, while 25 hospitals were prepared in Makkah and Madinah, with a total capacity of 5,000 beds.
For the first time this year, the ministry used robotic technology for medical consultations, which gave hospitals in Mina remote access to consultants in micro specialties.
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Health Ministry treats 649,690 Hajj pilgrims
Health Ministry treats 649,690 Hajj pilgrims
- For the first time this year, the ministry used robotic technology for medical consultations, which gave hospitals in Mina remote access to consultants in micro specialties
Saudi FM receives telephone call from Iraqi counterpart
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Thursday, Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the call, the two ministers discussed regional and international developments, their repercussions, and efforts being made with regard to them.
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