The Ministry of Health has transported a number of pilgrims of different nationalities from the hospitals of the Makkah Health Cluster, accompanied by a specialized medical team, to the holy site of Arafat, to enable them to perform Hajj. The ministry explained that the health cluster has prepared an integrated program for the pilgrims convoy since their departure and during the period they spend in Arafat, by following up on them medically, ensuring the presence of the medical team for each patient, and continuously measuring their vital signs, providing meals and awareness publications about Hajj. It indicated that transporting hospitalized pilgrims on the day of Arafat comes within a prepared and studied plan during the Hajj season, through a convoy that includes buses equipped with an integrated medical team and an ambulance, in addition to cardiac monitors and resuscitation equipment. A number of hospitalized pilgrims expressed their thanks and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince for facilitating performing Hajj, and for the level of health care provided to them. MoH provides a mobile field hospital for Hajj 2022 The Ministry of Health has provided a mobile field hospital in the Holy Sites to raise the level of readiness in the event of any emergency situations to serve pilgrims during the performance of the Hajj rituals. It indicated that the hospital includes a medical staff consisting of doctors, nurses, and consultants, and provides its services in Arafat area, and needy areas, while accommodating a workforce up to 100 health staff. The Ministry pointed out that the mobile field hospital accommodates 50 beds, including 4 beds for intensive care, and provides intensive care service for critical cases. This is in addition to emergency services, noting that the hospital is equipped with all necessary equipment for emergency cases, in addition to sections for laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and a mobile operating room. — SPA
