owned pharmacies. Al-Rabiah said the statistics help the ministry make informed decisions on health provision for the country, in particular Hajj and Umrah services. He said the Kingdom is the only country in the world that provides medical services to about six million people yearly. It takes a series of measures to protect pilgrims from epidemic diseases, he added. "The Kingdom has an obligation to provide these services for the Guests of Allah because it has been given the honor of serving the Two Holy Mosques," said the minister. He said the infection rates of epidemic and communicable diseases have dropped significantly over the past few years because of the country's advanced health system.
