The Minister of Health Dr. Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Manie announced the allocation of SR100 million for medical services in Hajj season this year and the mobilization of more than 10,000 male and female employees of the ministry for providing medical services for pilgrims. In a press conference held here today after chairing a meeting of Hajj health committees of the Ministry of Health, he said that the ministry introduced a new service in Hajj season this year to inquire about patients through the ministry's Web site on the Internet or a toll-free number (8002494444). The Minister of Health noted the provision of 24 hospitals with a capacity of 2,939 beds in the holy places and Madinah as well as 124 health centers.
