Helipads Opened at Mecca Grand Mosque to Accelerate Emergency Medical Evacuations

IQNA – Two helipads have been launched at the Grand Mosque in Mecca to accelerate emergency medical evacuations.

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has opened them to enhance healthcare services for pilgrims and Umrah performers in preparation for the Hajj season, according to a report by SPA.

These helipads will facilitate the swift transfer of critical cases to hospitals in Mecca and Jeddah.

Furthermore, the emergency hospital at the Grand Mosque is equipped with intensive care units, medical laboratories, radiology services, an in-house pharmacy, and isolation units for infectious diseases.

The Grand Mosque in Mecca, the holiest site in Islam, welcomes pilgrims from around the globe all year round.

Source: GNews