133 health centers allocated for pilgrims

Riyadh, November 24, SPA -- As many as 133 health clinics were
allocated to serve pilgrims this year, the Ministry of Health
announced here today.

In a press conference, Dr. Isam Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, Director General
for Health Centers at the Ministry of Health, said that out of this
88 are seasonal facilities, 29 stationed in Mina, six along the
pedestrian pass ways, 46 centers in Arafat, seven in Al-Madinah in
addition to 45 in Makkah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah.

He confirmed that the clinics were highly equipped and ready for
emergency cases. He said they would reduce the pressure mounted on
hospitals during Hajj season, adding that last year more than 400,000
patients had their treatment at temporary clinics.
--SPA