RIYADH: Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel has been checking the readiness of staff at medical facilities across the holy sites, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Al-Jalajel visited facilities in Makkah, Arafat, Mina, and the headquarters of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, to ensure they were prepared for the influx of Hajj pilgrims later this month. The minister also opened the National Center for Health Crisis and Disaster Management that would cover the holy sites, and visited the Mina Al-Wadi and Mina Emergency hospitals. The tour included the facilities of several private sector companies. Saudi Arabia’s government wants to ensure pilgrims complete their rituals safely, the SPA reported.