JEDDAH: Kidana Development Co. is continuing the development of Mina Emergency Hospital 2 in Makkah, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, as part of efforts to enhance medical readiness for Hajj pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
The current phase of development includes the construction of three floors and an annex, covering a total area of 18,000 sq. meters, increasing capacity to 400 beds.
Building on the first phase, which covered 5,300 sq. meters and provided 200 beds during last year’s Hajj season, the hospital has also been linked to Mina Emergency Hospital 1 via a bridge, to support integrated services.
The expansion aims to strengthen the healthcare system’s ability to handle emergencies and provide urgent care near pilgrims’ gathering areas in Mina during Hajj.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority has activated an intensified operational plan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, deploying a large fleet of medical resources to ensure the safety of worshippers and visitors, the SPA reported.
