Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) organised a convoy of ambulances on Wednesday, June 12, to transport bedridden pilgrims from hospitals in Madinah to the holy sites in Makkah.
The 18 pilgrims of 12 nationalities were hospitalised in Jabal Al-Rahmah Hospital in Arafat, which enabled them to both complete their treatment and perform the Haj rituals for the year 1445 AH, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The convoy consists of a fleet of 31 ambulances, each equipped with all necessary medical equipment.
The medical team attending to the ambulances consists of 133 health specialists, such as doctors, nurses, and paramedics.
The fleet includes six ambulances on Al-Hijrah Road, two ICU ambulances, four support units, an integrated oxygen cabin, a mobile workshop, and a bus for patient transport.
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Pilgrims and their companions expressed gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH the Crown Prince for their assistance and quality of healthcare during their stay in Madinah.
Authorities assist patients in performing Haj and receiving medical treatment in Makkah annually.
