The Minister of Health Dr. Hamad Al-Mane received a letter of gratitude from the Chief of Protocols Mr. Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al-Tabishi on the occasion of the successful accomplishment of the Hajj season for the year 1427H.
Al-Tabishi praised the efforts of the medical team accompanying their highness the guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mospues, including the heads of states, the deputy heads of states, the prime ministers, as well as the other VIPs. He also valued the contributions of Makkah Al-Mukarramah hospitals in providing the best health services.
The Ministry of Health has set 21 hospitals for work in the Sacred Capital, the sacred shrines, and Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, with a total capacity of 3970 beds applicable for increasing by 721 beds. The hospitals services were supported by 145 health centers, the number of patients served being more than 700.000 pilgrims. Medicines and medical equipment were also secured with a total cost of SR67 million.