As many as 133 health clinics were allocated to serve pilgrims this year, the Ministry of Health announced here today. In a press conference, Dr. Isam Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, Director General for Health Centers at the Ministry of Health, said that out of this 88 are seasonal facilities, 29 stationed in Mina, six along the pedestrian pass ways, 46 centers in Arafat, seven in Al-Madinah in addition to 45 in Makkah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah. He confirmed that the clinics were highly equipped and ready for emergency cases. He said they would reduce the pressure mounted on hospitals during Hajj season, adding that last year more than 400,000 patients had their treatment at temporary clinics.
