Medical care for more than 28,000 visitors to the Prophet's Mosque
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's tireless efforts to serve the pilgrims, the highest form of generosity is exemplified by the provision of exceptionally high-quality healthcare services. The Madinah Health Cluster achieved a remarkable milestone by providing comprehensive medical and emergency care to visitors of the Prophet's Mosqueduring the first 22 days of Ramadan. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at creating a safe and healthy environment that allows worshippers and pilgrims to perform their rituals with complete peace of mind and ease, around the clock.
A lasting legacy in serving the guests of God
Historically, caring for pilgrims is not a recent development, but rather an extension of a long-standing approach adopted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since its founding. For decades, the wise leadership has been committed to harnessing all available human, material, and technological resources to ensure the comfort of pilgrims and Umrah performers. The healthcare systems in Medina and Mecca are among the most advanced in the world in the field of mass gathering medicine and the management of large crowds. This historical legacy is embodied today in its finest form through the advanced facilities serving visitors to the Prophet's Mosque during Ramadan, where the combined efforts of various sectors provide a global model for sustainable, field-based healthcare.
Statistics on medical care for pilgrims
In numerical terms that reflect the scale of the achievement, the Madinah Health Cluster explained that the total number of beneficiaries of the health services provided reached 28,431 individuals from various nationalities around the world. These services were diverse, encompassing several vital facilities; for example, 10,195 people benefited from the services of Al-Salam Waqf Hospital, representing more than 91 nationalities. Similarly, Al-Haram Hospital provided its advanced medical services to 5,143 beneficiaries from more than 78 nationalities, confirming the high level of preparedness of the medical staff in dealing with the great cultural and linguistic diversity of the pilgrims.
Rapid ambulance response and urgent care centers
Services were not limited to major hospitals but extended to urgent care centers, which play a crucial role in rapid medical intervention. The Al Safia Urgent Care Center received 8,156 patients from over 73 nationalities, while the Bab Jibril Urgent Care Center served 3,788 patients from over 53 nationalities. Regarding emergency ambulance services, field teams transported 1,149 patients, handling them according to the highest medical response standards to ensure swift transport and the efficient delivery of life-saving interventions.
Strategic dimensions to ensure the safety of visitors to the Prophet's Mosque during Ramadan
This meticulous healthcare organization holds immense significance that extends beyond local boundaries to regional and international levels. Locally, this success enhances the efficiency of the Kingdom's healthcare infrastructure and underscores its exceptional ability to manage crises and mass gatherings with flexibility and professionalism. Regionally and internationally, providing free, high-quality healthcare to hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Prophet's Mosque during Ramadan reflects the Kingdom's soft power and its leading humanitarian role in the Islamic world. The return of pilgrims and visitors to their countries in good health and with positive memories of the level of care and attention they received contributes to strengthening the Kingdom's positive image as the custodian and protector of the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors. In this regard, the Madinah Health Cluster affirmed the continued readiness of all its facilities and personnel to provide urgent and specialized care, ensuring everyone's safety and enabling them to perform their religious rites with ease and peace of mind.
