Health minister inspects Makkah medical facilities, ensures full readiness for Hajj 2026

MAKKAH — Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel concluded on Thursday a two-day inspection tour of healthcare facilities in Makkah to assess their readiness for the upcoming Hajj season. The visit reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to providing world-class healthcare for pilgrims, aligning with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and Saudi Vision 2030.The minister emphasized that the readiness of Makkah’s healthcare infrastructure is a top priority, with operational plans focusing on expanding capacity and integrating preventive, curative, and emergency services. He noted that the strategy involves elevating medical and technical staff preparedness while ensuring seamless coordination across the healthcare sector to handle all cases with the highest level of professional efficiency and guarantee pilgrim safety throughout the rituals.During the tour, the minister reviewed the operational status of emergency and intensive care units, critical case protocols, and rapid response mechanisms. He also inspected the integrated command and control system and the level of coordination with ambulance services, ensuring a swift and efficient response during the Hajj season. These inspections are part of the ministry’s ongoing field monitoring to guarantee the highest standards of health safety and service integration across all holy sites.