number of pilgrims has returned to pre-pandemic levels 

Riyadh :  Saudi Health Minister Fahad Aljalajel announced the success of this year's Hajj season and the absence of any outbreaks or threats to public health.
In a statement delivered from the command and Control Center in Mina on Friday, June 30th, Aljalajel said: 'I am pleased to announce the success of this year's Hajj health plans, and the absence of any outbreaks or threats to public health, witnessing the return of this seasons' pilgrim numbers to what they were before the pandemic', the minister attributed the success of the plans to the 'integration between all government agencies, early preparedness, excellent crowd management and readiness for any emergencies'.

He added that the Saudi health system ran 354 health facilities, in which more than 36,000 doctors and health practitioners delivered 24/7 free healthcare services, supported by 7,600 volunteers.

Aljalajel explained that the number of pilgrims who received healthcare services exceeded 400 thousand pilgrims, of which 50 underwent open heart surgery, 800 cardiac catheters, and more than 1,600 dialysis sessions.