Saudi Urgent Care System Saves Life Of Malaysian Visitor After Heart Attack In Makkah
MAKKAH, June 28 (Bernama-SPA) -- The life of a Malaysian visitor was saved after he suffered a sudden heart attack, thanks to the swift intervention under the Urgent Care system—one of the systems of the Saudi Model of Care.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), a medical team at Ajyad Emergency Hospital, a member of the Makkah Health Cluster, responded promptly and provided life-saving care.
Ajyad Emergency Hospital is operating at full capacity, with a dedicated medical staff working around the clock to serve visitors and Umrah performers.
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