Mina, Dhu-AlHijjah 12, 1439, August 23, 2018, SPA -- Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah announced that the Hajj season of the year 1439 AH is free of epidemics and events that have an impact on public health and that the Hajj health plans are successful. The minister made the announcement at a press conference held today at the headquarters of the Emergency Hospital in Mina. During the event, the minister reviewed Hajj efforts by the ministry. He also appreciated the great support provided by the Saudi leadership. The Minister of Health received from the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Hajj a report by the organization on Hajj which refers to the success of the kingdom in managing the crowds and its health plans in Hajj, which led to the safety of pilgrims from diseases and epidemics. --SPA 18:22 LOCAL TIME 15:22 GMT 0019 www.spa.gov.sa/w737994