Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that its Hajj medical mission has now delivered 987 healthcare services to Egyptian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. No infectious disease outbreaks have been reported.
Medical teams continue operating clinics around the clock in Mecca and Medina during the pilgrimage season. Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar stated that pilgrims’ overall health remains stable, with ongoing coordination alongside Saudi health authorities.
Ahmed Mostafa, head of the mission, reported 342 services provided on May 9 (177 in Medina, 165 in Mecca). Several pilgrims required hospital care: three admitted to intensive care units in Medina, one to intermediate care, and two to inpatient wards; three additional cases were treated in Mecca, including one in intensive care.
Mission members visited hospitalized pilgrims and noted the high quality of Saudi hospital services. Follow-up care at pilgrims’ residences will continue, with close coordination maintained with Saudi officials.
