Fahad Al-Jalajel, minister of health and chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA), attended the launching of the authority’s air ambulance service from the towers adjacent to the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Wednesday. This initiative is part of the ministry’s preparations to welcome pilgrims and provide various capabilities to save lives and maintain their health during the Hajj season of 2024. The Kingdom’s air ambulance service is remarkable thanks to its ability to reach patients in various locations quickly, provide specialized emergency medical services, and transport patients to specialized health facilities within a short period of time. This service is part of an integrated health system that starts from receiving the emergency call, providing the service, and ending with transferring the patient to specialized health facilities. This year, the authority is deploying seven helicopters in different areas surrounding the Grand Mosque and the Holy Sites to reach all patients and injured individuals. The launch of the service in the area surrounding the Grand Mosque in Makkah, which is considered a strategic location to reach pilgrims throughout the Hajj days. These services are part of the health system"s efforts, meticulously planned and executed with care and attention for every pilgrim. The system provides various health services, including the air ambulance service, through a specialized Saudi team that is highly qualified to handle all types of emergency cases using the latest advanced medical equipment to serve pilgrims.