Saudi Red Crescent Authority equips 12 emergency centers for pilgrims

The SRCA conducted more than 150 medical training courses for nearly 7,800 trainees from Saudi Red Crescent Authority. (SPA)

• The emergency teams are backed by a fleet of more than 40 advanced ambulances equipped with the latest medical equipment

ARAFAT: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has intensified its operations to receive pilgrims in Arafat and Muzdalifah by equipping 12 emergency centers, supported by 98 paramedics, to provide the finest emergency services during this year’s Hajj season.
The emergency teams are backed by a fleet of more than 40 advanced ambulances equipped with the latest medical equipment.
The supervisor of the Arafat and Muzdalifah areas, Hassan Nafeh, explained that the SRCA’s plans include the roads leading to Arafat, where the pilgrims’ march will be monitored, in addition to the entrances and exits, while emergency centers have been established all around Arafat and Muzdalifah to provide emergency services to pilgrims around the clock.
The SRCA conducted more than 150 medical training courses for nearly 7,800 trainees from the SRCA and staff from government and private sectors bodies participating in this year’s Hajj. The beneficiaries represented 18 government and private entities, including the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, the National Water Co., the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, among others.