Hajj free of epidemic of diseases, latest report says

Jeddah, 14 Dec 07

Minister of Health Dr. Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Mane'a today announced Hajj is so far free of epidemic of Hajj-related diseases according to the latest official report.

Speaking to reporters following the opening of a new hospital in Jeddah, Dr. Al-Mane'a said recent clinical check-ups conducted for pilgrims at different inlets of the Kingdom proved negative of any epidemic proportions of diseases.

The four-storey medical tower at Al-Thaghr hospital in Jeddah is part of a chain of advanced hospitals to be constructed according to the recently-announced state budget.