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Dr. Khalid Abdul Hadi, head of the medical unit, presented the healthcare protocols approved by Hamad Medical Corporation and the Ministry of Public Health, while
fully adhering to Saudi health regulations. The meeting also covered the organisation of daily operations and shift schedules, as well as procedures for dealing with
emergency cases, including identifying cases that require isolation or hospitalisation, to ensure safe and comprehensive healthcare.
Dr. Abdul Hadi emphasised that the Qatari Hajj mission places the highest priority on the safety of pilgrims as elite teams of physicians specialising in inpatient care,
emergency medicine, and infectious diseases, along with male and female nurses, pharmacists, and paramedics, have been mobilised to accompany pilgrims and provide
top-quality medical services throughout the Hajj period.
He highlighted that medical clinics for men and women have been established in Mecca according to the highest standards, including rooms for isolation, hospitalisation,
and observation.
He said the mission has also set up fully equipped clinics in Mina and Arafat, in addition to pharmacies, examination rooms, and emergency departments, adding that an
ambulance equipped with the latest medical specifications is also available to ensure rapid response to critical cases during movement, including the journey from Arafat to
Muzdalifah and during the stoning of the Jamarat.
Regarding the new partnership with the Saudi German Hospital in Mecca, Dr. Abdul Hadi explained that this step aims to strengthen the medical support system for Qatari
pilgrims.

He noted that the hospital is one of the most prominent healthcare institutions in Saudi Arabia, known for its reputable treatment services, adding that it will prioritise
emergency cases involving Qatari pilgrims and its specialised medical staff will support the mission’s medical teams at the designated sites this year.
He pointed out that this cooperation is intended to ensure 24/7 reception of emergency cases and to provide the highest levels of healthcare, wishing safety and wellness for
all pilgrims from Qatar.
The Saudi German Hospital in Mecca has 300 operational beds and is equipped with the latest medical devices. It includes comprehensive departments for intensive care
and all major specialties available around the clock.
Its emergency department is staffed with specialised consultants and is considered one of the strongest emergency departments in the region.The hospital is officially
accredited by the Saudi Ministry of Health and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority.

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