Prime Highlights-
- Five Hajj pilgrims received emergency cardiac treatment at hospitals in Makkah and Madinah.
- Patients were discharged with smart health-monitoring watches to support continued medical supervision during Hajj.
Key Facts-
- King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah provides specialised healthcare and emergency treatment services during the Hajj season.
- Doctors treated one pilgrim by inserting a stent after discovering a clot in a major coronary artery.
Background-
Hospitals in Makkah and Madinah provided urgent cardiac treatment to five Hajj pilgrims this month, highlighting the healthcare system’s emergency response capabilities during the pilgrimage season.
Two African pilgrims, one from Somalia and another from Senegal, received emergency treatment for serious heart conditions at King Abdullah Medical City.
After completing treatment, both patients were discharged with smart health-monitoring watches that allowed doctors to track their condition remotely while they continued performing Hajj rituals.
Two other pilgrims from Indonesia and Myanmar were also treated in Makkah after suffering heart attacks. Medical teams provided immediate care to stabilise their conditions and support recovery during the pilgrimage period.
In a separate case, an Indian pilgrim in his 60s suffered a heart attack inside the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. Doctors at the Madinah Cardiac Surgery and Disease Center found a clot in his main coronary artery and treated it by inserting a stent. The pilgrim later recovered and was discharged with a smart monitoring device to continue his religious journey safely.
Healthcare officials said the successful treatment of the pilgrims reflected the readiness of Saudi Arabia’s medical facilities during Hajj. Hospitals and emergency teams continue to provide specialised care and rapid response services for pilgrims arriving from different parts of the world.
Medical experts said the use of remote monitoring technology also showed the growing role of digital healthcare solutions in supporting patient recovery and safety during large religious gatherings.
