Over 5,000 healthcare volunteers support healthcare system during Haj season
Muslim pilgrims walk as water sprinklers spray water during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 7, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
MINA (Bernama-SPA): Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry said more than 5,000 healthcare volunteers participated in this Haj season, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of healthcare services provided to pilgrims.
According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) this initiative aligns with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Programme and the Pilgrim Experience Programme, both key components of Saudi Vision 2030 aimed at increasing volunteer participation and strengthening their role in serving pilgrims.
The ministry explained that the volunteers supported the healthcare services provided to pilgrims across three main areas: preventive, curative, and support services.
Their efforts extended to various locations within the holy sites, including Makkah, Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah, as well as through active participation in hospitals and healthcare centres. -- Bernama-SPA
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