RIYADH: The Ministry of Defense has launched a mobile field hospital for the first time at the holy sites to boost healthcare services during the Hajj.
The hospital will provide comprehensive and high-quality medical services, the ministry said on Wednesday.
“The Joint Forces Command has harnessed all facilities and health services to ensure that the guests of God perform the Hajj pilgrimage with ease (and) in good health,” the ministry added.
The state-of-the-art facility comprises 29 trailers and 26 modules that house hospital components, including the main entrance, connecting corridors, emergency exits, and essential services.
It includes inpatient wards with a 50-bed capacity, fully equipped pharmacy, radiology unit, medical laboratory, and specialized clinics.
It also features a surgical operating room with a recovery and sterilization wing, intensive care and observation units, and an emergency department.
The hospital reflects the vital role of the Ministry of Defense in serving pilgrims and boosting the health infrastructure at the holy sites, the ministry added.
The ministry’s General Directorate for Health Services said Tuesday it is ready to implement an integrated medical plan to support the Ministry of Health.
This plan encompasses 36 health centers across the holy sites, with a combined capacity of more than 1,000 beds.
There are 1,791 health and administrative personnel deployed at fixed and field hospitals, emergency centers, and specialized clinics in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.
