Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH – Saudi Red Crescent Authority has stepped up its preparations for the Haj season this year through a comprehensive operational plan aimed at providing highest quality emergency services to pilgrims.

It has allocated more than 36 permanent relief centers and 89 temporary centers along with more than 2,700 employees in all emergency specialties supported by approximately 370 ambulances equipped with the latest technology and medical equipment, SPA said.

These emergency medical services are located in centers in Makkah, the Grand Mosque, Madinah, Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah.

The authority has also allocated a full range of mechanized and fully equipped manpower to benefit from support plans during the season, emergency situations or disasters, including 66 technicians, specialists, more than 25 ambulances and equipped vehicles.