Saudi Arabia confirms stable Hajj health situation as transport, security systems operate at high efficiency
MINA: Saudi Arabia has confirmed that the overall health condition of more than 1.7 million pilgrims this year remains stable and reassuring, with no significant public health threats reported.
Speaking during the final Hajj security and health briefing, Ministry of Health spokesperson Abdulaziz Abdulbaqi attributed this stability to an advanced healthcare system operating with high efficiency, supported by a qualified national workforce, proactive planning, and modern technologies for monitoring and rapid response.
Also present at the official briefing alongside Abdulbaqi were Ministry of Interior spokesperson Brig. Gen. Talal bin Abdulmohsen Al-Shalhoub, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah spokesperson Ghassan Al-Nuaimi, and Transport and Logistics Services Spokesperson for the Hajj season Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi.
Abdulbaqi said that, as of May 27, the total number of healthcare services provided to pilgrims has exceeded 1.2 million within a comprehensive health scheme.
