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Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry transports pilgrims under medical care from Madinah to the Holy sites

24 Jun 2023 09:50pm
Photo for illustrative purpose only - Photo: 123RF
Photo for illustrative purpose only - Photo: 123RF

MAKKAH, Saudi - Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry today started to transport pilgrims under medical care from Madinah to the holy sites in Makkah.

The patients, of different nationalities, are transported in ambulances under doctors' supervision to the holy places, to complete the Haj rituals and, at the same time, their treatment will continue at Jabal Al-Rahma Hospital, in Arafat, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

These pilgrims and their companions expressed thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for facilitating their journey to Haj and for the health care they are receiving, it added. - BERNAMA-SPA

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