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The Ministry of Health announced that the Hajj season of 1447 AH is free from any epidemic outbreaks or health threats affecting public health, confirming that the overall health condition of the guests of Allah has been stable and reassuring throughout the season, despite the global challenges of concurrent epidemics and international health developments that necessitated the highest levels of monitoring, preparedness, and readiness.

Health Minister Fahd Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel stated: "The absence of epidemic outbreaks and health threats during the Hajj season, amidst concurrent global health challenges, reflects the care that the Kingdom, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, gives to the health and safety of the guests of Allah, and embodies the readiness of its health system and the efficiency of its integration with various government entities."

He added that "the Kingdom feels its responsibility to protect human health, not only within its borders but also contributing to global public health safety, stemming from its position in hosting this large human gathering that Muslims from various countries come to, and then return to their countries after performing their rituals in health and safety."

Early Preparation and Continuous Monitoring

The ministry clarified that the Hajj season coincided with international epidemic developments, including outbreaks of Ebola in several countries and the monitoring of cases related to the Hantavirus at the international level, which reinforced the importance of early preparation, continuous epidemiological investigation, coordination with national and international health authorities, and raising readiness to respond to any potential health risks, while no suspected or confirmed cases of epidemic diseases affecting public health, including the Ebola and Hantaviruses, were reported among the pilgrims during the season.

The "Health" ministry indicated that the health system worked around the clock through comprehensive preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and awareness services, in addition to epidemiological investigations, rapid response, and continuous coordination with the government entities involved in Hajj operations, enabling the guests of Allah to perform their rituals smoothly and with reassurance.

Unlimited Support

The Ministry of Health confirmed that the success of the season in terms of health is an extension of the unlimited support provided by the leadership to serve the guests of Allah, utilizing all human, technical, and organizational resources to maintain their health and safety.

The ministry praised the pivotal role played by the Supreme Hajj Committee, chaired by the Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, and the efforts it made in supervising and coordinating among various concerned entities, which contributed to enhancing the efficiency of performance and readiness of the sectors involved in serving the pilgrims.

The ministry appreciated the efforts of the Permanent Hajj and Umrah Committee in Mecca, chaired by the advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, and the diligent follow-up by the Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Hajj and Umrah Committee, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz. It also valued the efforts of the Permanent Hajj and Umrah Committee in Medina, chaired by the Emir of Medina, Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, and the work of the committees in continuous field monitoring and complementary efforts that contributed to facilitating the services provided to the guests of Allah and achieving the highest levels of safety and organization during the season.

The Ministry of Health commended the efforts of health personnel, security forces, and all entities involved in serving the pilgrims, praising their dedication, efficiency, and integration throughout the season, reflecting the Kingdom's leadership in crowd management, public health protection, and providing healthcare to the guests of Allah.