Sunday, 4 September 2016

The Qatar Hajj medical team is prepared for all eventualities

The Qatari Haj Mission is ready to render the healthcare services for Hajj pilgrims from Qatar in Makkah and the holy sites, including treatment, ambulance services and integrated care, said the Head of the Medical Unit for the mission, Dr Khalid Abdul Hadi.

The State of Qatar has provided all the necessary facilities and equipment to provide high-level health services to ensure the safety and health of the pilgrims of the state to enable them to perform Hajj in ideal conditions, he said in a report by the Qatar News Agency.

Dr Khalid disclosed that the medical staff comprises 27 doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and paramedics.

The Minister of Endowment and Islamic Affairs forms a new Qatari Hajj Mission every year, comprising a Director, Executive Manager, Secretary, as well as personnel to handle religious guidance, inspection and control, public relations, IT, transportation, supplies, technical services and medical safety.

Services provided to Hajj pilgrims from Qatar include providing religious awareness, medical treatment and securing stranded pilgrims. Another aspect is solving problems between the Hajj groups and pilgrims and ensuring that pilgrims complete the Hajj rituals in the best manner.

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Announcements on the Hajj can be found on the Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs of Qatar's social media pages, such as on Facebook (Arabic)