Health
Health measures and coordination praised for ensuring safe pilgrimage The Saudi Ministry of Health has confirmed that no epidemic or contagious disease has been reported among Hajj pilgrims this year. Officials described the overall health status of participants as stable and reassuring. In a press......
Morocco’s leading private healthcare provider, Akdital, has begun construction on its first international hospital in Dubai with a $70 million investment. The new hospital is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026. It will offer comprehensive services in multiple medical, surgical, and......
In a ceremony held Monday in Rabat, health minister Amine Tahraoui officially welcomed the Moroccan medical mission set to accompany pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season. The mission’s sole goal is to ensure Moroccan pilgrims receive proper medical care throughout their stay in the holy sites. The......
Groupe Akdital is set to revolutionize healthcare access in Morocco by opening new medical facilities and diagnostic centers aimed at underserved rural communities by 2030. In the past year, Akdital has launched 12 new healthcare facilities, nearly tripling its total number of establishments across......
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has unveiled new health protocols for the 2025 Hajj season, aimed at ensuring the safety of pilgrims during their religious journey. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to improve disease prevention measures, enhance medical services, and maintain a......
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has updated its health measures for the 2025 Hajj season, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims. These updates aim to strengthen health prevention efforts and ensure the delivery of high-quality medical services while optimizing......
Health authorities in Morocco have taken decisive steps to ensure adequate supplies of the newly mandated meningitis vaccine for citizens planning to perform Umrah in 2025, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The initiative comes in response to Saudi Arabia's recent requirement......
In response to increased health safety measures for the upcoming pilgrimages, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that there are sufficient quantities of meningitis vaccines available at national pharmacies. This vaccination has now become mandatory for anyone wishing to travel to......
Morocco’s collaboration with Saudi Arabia has resulted in four successful surgeries under the Conjoined Twins Separation Program, showcasing the nations' shared commitment to humanitarian and medical advancements. Morocco has marked a significant milestone in global healthcare through its......
In a remarkable advancement in medical technology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully conducted the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. This pioneering operation, which lasted two and a half hours, was performed on a 16-year-old patient......
Reports from the Senegalese Press Agency (APS) on Sunday evening indicate a troubling development: multiple cases of COVID-19 have been detected among Senegalese pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia. Tests conducted on the pilgrims confirm the presence of the coronavirus, with positivity rates varying......
In a resounding affirmation of the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to pilgrims' welfare, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has declared a clean bill of health for the multitudes of faithful souls congregating for this year's sacred Hajj rituals. This proclamation echoes the hallowed duty......
In an exemplary demonstration of commitment to the welfare of pilgrims embarking on the sacred journey of Hajj 1445, the Saudi Ministry of Health has unveiled an extensive healthcare preparedness plan. With a touch of solemnity befitting the occasion, the ministry's announcement illustrates an unwavering......
