Saudi Arabia Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel has said the ministry recorded 1,301 deaths during the recent Hajj season.
Fahd Al-Jalajel disclosed that 83% of the mortalities were unauthorized pilgrims who performed Hajj and walked long distances under direct sunlight, without adequate shelter or comfort. “Among the deceased were several elderly and chronically ill individuals.”
“All reports have been compiled, families of the deceased notified, and identification completed, despite the initial lack of personal information or identification documents. Proper processes were followed for identification, burial, and honoring the deceased, with death certificates provided,” he said.
The health system provided more than 465,000 specialized treatment services, including 141,000 services to those who didn’t obtain official authorization to perform Hajj. Approximately 1.3 million preventive services were delivered, including early detection, vaccinations, and medical care upon arrival.
However, the good news is that that the next year would mark the last Hajj during the intense summer heat. He explained that out of the number, 3 were recorded from the Mashair while 12 were recorded during the pre-Arafat period.
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