MAKKAH, May 02 ( IN ): Director General Hajj Jeddah, Abdul Wahab Soomro, has announced the phased establishment of 35 modern clinics in Makkah and Medinah to provide comprehensive health facilities to 119,000 Pakistani pilgrims under Saudi Ministry of Health regulations.To address space constraints near the Pakistan Hajj Mission office in Azizia, a new and expansive central clinic has been activated to provide all medical services under one roof.Under this integrated framework, 3 to 4 ambulances remain on 24/7 alert at each clinic, while the deployment of German hospital technical staff and supervisors ensures treatment aligns with international standards.
The Director General shared these details during a media talk while inspecting the newly established central clinic.He conducted an in-depth review of the male and female OPDs, pharmacy, dental unit, ultrasound, X-ray, and physiotherapy departments, where pilgrims expressed full satisfaction with the quality of care. Medical authorities, led by Colonel Dr. Tauqeer, Lieutenant Colonol Hamza Mansur and Lieutenant Colonel Jawad Aslam, briefed the DG that over 8,000 types of medicines have already been distributed free of charge through OPD services.Officials further confirmed that the laboratory offers 28 types of modern diagnostic tests.these include CBC for anemia, Blood Glucose for diabetes, Urea/Creatinine for kidney function, and ALT/Bilirubin for liver health.
For cardiac emergencies, Troponin I and CK-MB tests are available, alongside screenings for Typhoid, Dengue, Hepatitis, and COVID-19, as well as Urine and Stool examinations.DG Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro concluded by directing officials to maintain an ample stock of life-saving medicines even after the completion of Hajj rituals, ensuring pilgrims returning to their residences have immediate access to high-quality care. Senior officials, including Chief Coordinator Dr. Mirza Ali Mehsud and Deputy Director Makkah Azizullah, were also present during the visit.
