Ministry of Health launches mobile dental clinic to provide free services to Hajj pilgrims, improving healthcare quality and accessibility in the vicinity of the Grand Mosque.
The Ministry of Health has taken a significant step towards ensuring the well-being of Hajj pilgrims by inaugurating a mobile dental clinic for the second consecutive year in the central area around the Grand Mosque in Makkah. This initiative aims to provide free dental health services to the pilgrims during the Hajj season of 2023. The clinic, which was inaugurated by the Makkah Healthcare Cluster on behalf of the Ministry of Health, is strategically located facing the entrance to the Al-Haram Emergency Hospital.
This mobile clinic project is a result of a community partnership with the private sector, represented by Asen Medical Company. Its main objective is to address the absence of dental services in the vicinity of the Grand Mosque and spare the pilgrims from the inconvenience of visiting treatment sites outside the area. By offering free dental health services, the Ministry of Health aims to improve the overall healthcare quality, facilitate access to health services, and enhance the efficiency of service provision for the visitors of the Grand Mosque.
This step aligns with the Ministry of Health’s commitment to providing comprehensive care to the visitors of the Grand Mosque throughout their stay in the Holy City. The mobile dental clinic is staffed with 32 medical and operational specialists who are equipped with modern capabilities and are available around the clock throughout the Hajj season. This ensures that the pilgrims have access to high-quality dental healthcare services whenever they require them.
The Ministry of Health has established a partnership with the private sector to deliver these free, top-notch services to the visitors of the Grand Mosque. This collaboration has received support and guidance from the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, with the Minister of Health personally overseeing the provision of the best healthcare services to the pilgrims. This public-private partnership exemplifies the government’s dedication to meeting the needs of the pilgrims and ensuring their well-being.
In addition to the mobile dental clinic, various other qualitative initiatives are being implemented during the Hajj season to cater to the health needs of the pilgrims. These mobile clinics highlight the spirit of cooperation and integration with the private sector, emphasizing the efficient utilization of capabilities and expertise to meet the health service requirements and the well-being of the beneficiaries.
With the inauguration of the mobile dental clinic in the central area around the Grand Mosque, the Ministry of Health has taken a proactive approach to provide essential dental healthcare services to Hajj pilgrims free of charge. This initiative not only fills the gap in dental services but also reflects the government’s commitment to improving healthcare quality, facilitating access to services, and ensuring the well-being of the pilgrims. The collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health and the private sector demonstrates a fruitful partnership that aims to deliver the best healthcare services to the visitors of the Grand Mosque, aligning with the government’s objectives and the needs of the beneficiaries.
