Saudi health ministry reports confirms stable pilgrim health with no epidemic risks amid over 1.2 Million medical service

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th May, 2026) The Saudi Ministry of Health has confirmed that the overall health status of Hajj pilgrims remained highly stable, with the healthcare system recording no outbreaks of epidemic diseases or significant public health threats during this year's Hajj season.

According to Saudi media reports, the ministry's Unified Call Center (937) received over one million calls in seven different languages from the start of the Hajj season until the 10th of Dhul Hijjah.

The center operates under the framework of the Healthcare Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program, both key initiatives aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to facilitate seamless access to services for the guests of Allah. The ministry specified that these services were being provided round-the-clock in urdu, Arabic, English, Indonesian, Turkish, French, and Persian.

The inquiries handled by the center included medical consultations, advice on heatstroke prevention, chronic disease management, and public health awareness. Additionally, health-related complaints were efficiently processed and resolved by qualified medical staff utilizing advanced technical systems.

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The ministry urged pilgrims to continue utilizing the 937 center for any medical advice or emergency complaints to ensure their safety and well-being as they perform their rituals.

Concurrently, the ministry of health disclosed that more than 1.2 million medical services had been extended to pilgrims by the 10th of Dhul Hijjah to upgrade the quality and accessibility of healthcare during the pilgrimage.

Official data revealed that 41,178 pilgrims were benefited from Primary healthcare centers and urgent care facilities. Emergency departments managed 28,817 urgent cases, while outpatient departments (OPDs) treated 4,379 patients. Furthermore, 4,013 patients were admitted to hospitals, and 318 surgical procedures were performed, including 222 cardiac catheterizations (angioplasties) and 13 open-heart surgeries.

Field medical teams also responded immediately to 28 cases of heatstroke, demonstrating the efficiency of the rapid-response system deployed across the holy sites. These interventions were backed by extensive preventive efforts, which included providing over 292,585 prophylactic services to protect the health of the pilgrims.