The Saudi government on Wednesday announced that its 937 Health Call Centre was now offering multilingual support to Haj pilgrims around the clock, including in Urdu.<\/p>\n
Haj, one of the fundamental pillars of Islam, is performed each year by millions of Muslims worldwide. Pakistan receives one of the highest Haj quotas from Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
According to a press release from the Saudi Embassy, the call centre \u201cplays a vital role in the Kingdom\u2019s healthcare response during Haj.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe centre is designed to enhance access to health services, offer medical guidance, and ensure [a] timely response to emergencies,\u201d the press release read.<\/p>\n
\u201cAvailable 24\/7, the centre provides a wide range of services including real-time medical consultations, emergency assistance, handling of complaints, guidance on accessing health facilities, and support in locating missing or hospitalised pilgrims.\u201d<\/p>\n
The press release stated that the call centre operates in seven major languages: Urdu, Arabic, English, French, Indonesian, Farsi, and Turkish. This ensures \u201csmooth, responsive, and inclusive service delivery regardless of nationality\u201d, according to the statement.<\/p>\n
The Saudi Ministry of Health called on all Haj pilgrims to utilise the services of the call centre, reaffirming it was ready to respond to all inquiries and medical emergencies.<\/p>\n
The ministry underscored that these efforts are part of a broader strategy \u201cto uphold the health, safety, and dignity of every pilgrim throughout their sacred journey\u201d.<\/p>\n
Last week, the ministry launched a health awareness kit, including one in Urdu, to promote the health and well-being of Haj pilgrims.<\/p>\n
In a post on X, the Saudi health ministry said that the kit was available in eight languages. \u201cIn all languages, we care about pilgrims\u2019 health. Explore the health awareness kit to promote health and well-being among pilgrims,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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