Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry said the 1447 AH Hajj season concluded without any epidemic outbreaks or public health threats, with pilgrims remaining in stable health throughout the annual pilgrimage.
Health Minister Fahad AlJalajel said the outcome reflected the Kingdom's commitment to safeguarding pilgrims and demonstrated the preparedness of the healthcare system and its coordination with government agencies involved in managing Hajj.
The ministry said the successful season came despite ongoing global health concerns, including Ebola outbreaks in some countries and reported international cases of Hantavirus.
It added that intensive preparedness measures, continuous disease surveillance and heightened readiness ensured that no suspected or confirmed cases of these or other infectious diseases were recorded among pilgrims.
Healthcare services operated around the clock during the pilgrimage, providing preventive, curative, emergency and awareness programs for millions of worshippers, the ministry said.
AlJalajel credited the achievement to support from Saudi Arabia's leadership and cooperation among health authorities, security agencies and Hajj management bodies responsible for overseeing the pilgrimage and protecting pilgrims' well-being.
