Egyptian Medical Mission Provides 645 Healthcare Services To Hajj Pilgrims

(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population announced that the Egyptian medical mission accompanying this year's Hajj pilgrimage had provided 645 healthcare services to Egyptian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia since their arrival through 8 May, confirming that no infectious diseases had been detected among pilgrims so far.

In a statement, the ministry said Egyptian medical teams are operating around the clock through clinics established across the holy sites to deliver preventive and treatment services to pilgrims throughout the Hajj season.

Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said coordination with Saudi health authorities remains ongoing to monitor pilgrims' health conditions and ensure rapid medical intervention whenever necessary.

Ahmed Mostafa, head of the Egyptian medical mission, said 10 Egyptian pilgrims had been transferred to hospitals in Mecca and Medina to receive specialised medical treatment.

He added that two patients are currently receiving treatment in intensive care units, while another patient is under intermediate care. Four additional pilgrims remain hospitalised in inpatient departments for continued medical supervision.

Mostafa praised what he described as the high standard of healthcare services and the swift support provided by Saudi hospitals to Egyptian pilgrims.

The ministry affirmed that the Egyptian medical mission will continue conducting regular health monitoring at pilgrims' accommodation sites and maintain close coordination with Saudi authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Egyptian pilgrims during the Hajj season.

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