RIYADH: More than 43,000 pilgrims have received medical services at seasonal health centers since the beginning of Dul Qaada, the Saudi Ministry of Health announced. Among them, 28,878 pilgrims received health services at centers near the Prophet’s Mosque and the central region of Madinah. Additionally, 3,365 pilgrims were admitted to emergency units at different hospitals, four underwent open heart surgery, 51 underwent cardiac catheterization, and another 44 surgeries were performed. In terms of specific services, 98 dialysis procedures were conducted, and 150,008 pilgrims received health awareness services in various locations such as hotels, shelters, shuttle buses and public facilities. This medical care is a crucial part of the services provided by the Saudi government at all arrival and departure points throughout the Hajj season. The government has employed qualified medical staff and is offering health awareness and education programs for pilgrims and visitors during their stay in Madinah before and after performing Hajj. Over 10,900 people were served at Halat Ammar port in Tabuk as part of a program to ensure excellence in serving pilgrims. To facilitate Hajj and Umrah rituals for pilgrims and visitors from Arab and Islamic nations, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is providing 185 programs and initiatives at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. This includes using artificial intelligence, digitizing programs and electronic applications to enhance services. Information is available in multiple languages.