Saudi Ministry of Health provides 65,000 health services for worshippers during Ramadan

Muslims pray around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca on Laylat al-Qadr or Night of Destiny, one of the holiest nights during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, Mar. 26, 2025. (AFP)
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Updated 27 March 2025
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Saudi Ministry of Health provides 65,000 health services for worshippers during Ramadan

  • Medical assistance during first 25 days of holy month includes 52,000 visits to ERs, 10,000 cases of first aid, 3,000 dialysis sessions and 400 surgeries
  • In addition, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority handles more than 46,000 emergency calls in Makkah and Madinah

RIYADH: Thousands of Umrah pilgrims and other visitors to the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah have benefited during Ramadan from medical assistance provided by the Saudi Ministry of Health.

The ministry said on Wednesday that more than 65,000 health services were provided for mosque visitors during the first 25 days of the holy month, which will conclude this weekend. The care forms part of the ministry’s commitment to the safety and well-being of visitors to Makkah and Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The provided health services included 52,000 visits to emergency departments, 10,000 cases of first aid, 3,000 dialysis sessions, 400 surgeries, and more than 150 cardiac catheterizations.

In addition, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority has handled more 46,000 emergency calls in Makkah and Madinah since the start of Ramadan. Paramedics responded to 31,000 calls in an average of 5 minutes and 48 seconds, and to the remaining 15,000 calls in an average of 5 minutes and 26 seconds.


Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

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Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

  • Separatist strikes target several locations, including provincial capital Quetta
  • Pakistani forces kill 67 militants in counterterror operations across southwestern province

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly condemned a series of terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various areas of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

In a statement, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s firm rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism, and expressed its solidarity with Pakistan and its security efforts to safeguard the country’s stability.

The ministry conveyed the Kingdom’s condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for Pakistan in confronting threats to its security and maintaining the safety of its territory.

Pakistani forces killed 67 militants on Saturday while repelling coordinated separatist attacks across the southwestern province, according to security officials, as clearance operations continued across multiple districts.

The attacks, involving gunfire and explosions, targeted several locations, including the provincial capital Quetta and the coastal city of Gwadar, as well as towns in Kharan and Kalat, according to security and police officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.