MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel inspected several healthcare facilities in Makkah to ensure they continue to provide high-quality medical care during the peak Umrah season in Ramadan.
Al-Jalajel visited Ajyad Emergency Hospital, which specializes in emergency and intensive care, Jiwar Medical Services Center, and the Al-Haram Emergency Centers.
He reviewed all services for the swift handling of urgent cases, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Al-Jalajel said a top priority of his ministry was to ensure comprehensive healthcare for pilgrims.
He highlighted the ministry’s continued efforts to ensure the readiness of medical facilities and the integration of healthcare services during the Ramadan and Hajj seasons.
This aligns with the goals of Vision 2030, which focuses on enhancing the quality and efficiency of healthcare services, reflecting the leadership’s commitment to this sector, the SPA reported.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority has opened two helipads on the grounds of Makkah’s Grand Mosque for emergency medical evacuations.
The aim is to enhance healthcare services for those performing Umrah, and prepare for the Hajj season.
The helipads will enable the rapid transport of critical patients to hospitals in Makkah and Jeddah, the SPA reported.
The Grand Mosque’s emergency hospital is equipped with intensive care units, medical laboratories, radiology services, an in-house pharmacy, and isolation units for infectious diseases.
Al-Jalajel had previously conducted similar field visits to several healthcare facilities in Makkah, where he reviewed plans to enhance capacity during the Umrah season.
He had also assessed the readiness of emergency teams and the integration of services provided to pilgrims.
