Makkah: Neurosurgeons at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Makkah saved the life of an elderly Hajj pilgrim who fell into a coma.
The Indonesian woman, said to be in her 70s, was suffering from acute hydrocephalus, a serious condition commonly referred to as “water on the brain,” the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
After X-rays confirmed the problem, caused by a tumor exerting pressure on the woman’s brainstem, the neurosurgery team performed a delicate, life-saving operation during which they inserted a shunt to drain the cerebrospinal fluid that had accumulated and alleviate the pressure in her brain.
The woman regained partial consciousness and then completely emerged from the coma. Health authorities said hospital staff continue to monitor her progress and she is receiving therapeutic care to aid her recovery.
Neurosurgeons at King Abdulaziz Hospital save life of Indonesian Hajj pilgrim
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Neurosurgeons at King Abdulaziz Hospital save life of Indonesian Hajj pilgrim
- The woman, in her 70s, fell into a coma as a result of acute hydrocephalus, commonly referred to as ‘water on the brain’
- Surgeons insert shunt to drain the cerebrospinal fluid that had accumulated and alleviate the pressure in her brain
Stray animals cause 426 accidents, 5 deaths in 2025
- Govt says heavy fines for cutting road fencing
- Animal owners must use designated crossings
RIYADH: Stray animals have been the cause of 426 accidents, five deaths and 26 injuries on the Kingdom’s roads in 2025, according to a new report.
The General Authority for Roads revealed the statistics to raise awareness about the dangers of people tampering with road fencing, the SPA reported.
It said the public must use designated camel crossings to protect lives and property.
The authority added that fencing and crossings are designed according to the highest standards to regulate the movement of animals.
It warned that deliberately cutting fencing was a criminal offence, with fines running up to SR50,000 ($13,000).
In addition, perpetrators will be responsible for the costs of repairing the damage.
The authority said measures are in place for camel crossings on single-lane roads or other unfenced routes.
Owners can coordinate with the call center at 938 to determine a suitable time for crossing, provided it is done all at once, during daylight hours, and in the presence of a road supervisor.
The authority urged camel owners to educate their workers about the regulations.
The Kingdom’s road network has 51 camel crossings and 3,056 km of fenced roads.
The authority said it is adhering to the standards of the International Road Safety Assessment Program.
The aim is sixth place globally in the quality index by 2030, and reduce fatalities to under five per 100,000 people.
