AhlulBayt News Agency: The Ministry of Health has announced that more than 5,000 healthcare volunteers are participating in this year’s Hajj season to improve medical services for pilgrims.
This initiative is part of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program, which aim to boost volunteer involvement and enhance their role in assisting pilgrims.
Volunteers contribute to healthcare services in three key areas: preventive, curative, and support, according to the ministry.
Their work spans various locations within the holy sites, including Makkah, Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah, as well as hospitals and healthcare centers.
A report indicates that over 147,000 medical services have been provided to pilgrims so far.
Healthcare data reveals that 80,603 pilgrims have received treatment at primary care centers, while emergency departments have handled 35,176 cases.
Outpatient clinics have treated 7,541 patients, and 5,619 cases have been admitted to hospitals, including 2,626 in intensive care.
Additionally, 248 cardiac catheterizations and 18 open-heart surgeries have been performed.
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