Saudi Arabia: Over 126,000 Hajj pilgrims received extensive healthcare services
Medical teams perform 21 open-heart surgeries, 236 cardiac catheterisations during Hajj
Healthcare facilities provided to the pilgrims included specialised clinics, pharmacies, kidney dialysis centres, intensive care units, and isolation units, catering to a wide range of medical needs.
As the Hajj concluded amidst the extreme summer heat of Mecca, Saudi authorities recorded temperatures peaking at 51.8°C at the Grand Mosque, exacerbating conditions for the pilgrims.
In Mina, where temperatures soared to 46°C, pilgrims participated in the ritual of “stoning the devil,” the final major step of the Hajj, under challenging conditions.
The Saudi weather service issued warnings and continues to closely monitor the situation as the faithful complete their sacred obligations.
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