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Article: Health Affairs geared for emergencies during Haj.

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November 4, 2009
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Muhammad Humaidan | Arab News

JEDDAH: The General Directorate of Health Affairs has completed preparations to serve Haj pilgrims in Makkah, the holy sites of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, and Jeddah.

"The Ajyad Emergency Hospital close to the Grand Mosque has been refurbished with 52 beds spread over an area of 3,000 square meters," said Khaled bin Obaid Zafar, director general of Health Affairs in Makkah province.

While its emergency ward contains 10 beds for men and seven for women, eight have been set apart for observation, eight for coronary care, two for revival of hearts and lungs, and 12 for intensive care, said Zafar.

He added that the ...

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