Governor of Makkah Region and President of Central Hajj Committee, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, has this year’s pilgrimage that welcomed some one million pilgrims for the first time after two years of COVID-19 restrictions, was a success.

“I am pleased to announce that this year’s pilgrimage has been successful on the security, service and health fronts,” Prince Khalid submitted in a report from state news agency, SPA.

There have been no recorded accidents, infections or outbreaks, he added.
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The prince attributed the feat to extensive financial support, projects and staff that the government dedicated to ensuring a smooth exercise.

He applauded security and medical personnel staff drawn from across the world for a good job.

Saudi Health Minister, Fahad Al-Jalajel, stated that COVID-19 incidence among pilgrims was 38 cases that were swiftly addressed in accordance with health protocols.

Citing a successful health plan laid out by the authorities, Al-Jalajel also confirmed no disease outbreaks among pilgrims.

He noted that more than 230 health facilities provided services to worshippers across the holy sites. Over 25,000 health practitioners and 2,000 volunteers also served 130,000 pilgrims.

During the hajj season, medical personnel performed 10 open-heart surgeries and conducted more than 187 cardiac catheterisation and 447 kidney dialyses, said the health minister.

Seha Virtual Hospital served over 2,000 pilgrims.

Al-Jalajel praised the role of medical staff and their full coordination of services that ensured a safe pilgrimage.
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