Makkah Grand Mosque free of epidemic outbreaks and diseases during Ramadan
April 22, 2022, 7:12 am

Makkah Grand Mosque free of epidemic outbreaks and diseases during Ramadan

Makkah Grand Mosque free of disease outbreaks during Ramadan (Photo: Pixabay)

The Arab News reported, a Saudi minister said in a health status update on Thursday (Apr 21) that there are no epidemic outbreaks, diseases, or events threatening public health at Makkah’s Grand Mosque.

Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajil said the health status among pilgrims and visitors is “reassuring.”

Al-Jalajil said hospitals and primary health care centers in Makkah are operational and are providing all ambulatory and medical services that pilgrims may need.

He said: “The preventive plan prepared set for the Umrah season of Ramadan 2022 includes preventive measures, epidemiological examination procedures and response to infectious diseases."

Saudi Arabia said Saturday (Apr 9) it will permits one million Muslims from inside and outside the country to participate in this year's hajj (File photo: Pixabay)

During the first 20 days of Ramadan, more than 7,200 pilgrims visited hospitals in Makkah, and 36 emergency surgeries and 291 dialysis were performed.

The health ministry has recruited over 18,000 people to serve pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque.

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The Arab News noted that Al-Jalajil thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their unlimited support for all sectors operating during the Umrah season.

Source: arabnews

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