Saudi Arabia Deploys Drones for Fast Medical Aid During Hajj
- Gulf News
Saudi Arabia, VIVA – Saudi Arabia has rolled out a first-of-its-kind initiative to transport critical medical supplies during this year’s Hajj using drones and helicopters, significantly cutting delivery times and raising the bar for healthcare services at mass gatherings.
As part of the Hajj season, the Saudi Ministry of Health, in partnership with the National Unified Procurement Company (Nupco), integrated drones and helicopters into its medical supply chain, a first-of-its-kind initiative globally for a religious event of this scale.
Health Minister Fahad Al Jalajel said the system was designed to ensure rapid response to medical emergencies, particularly in areas experiencing high pilgrim density.
“The goal is to create a safe and healthy environment for pilgrims while utilising the most advanced technologies available in global healthcare,” he said in a statement, as quoted from Gulf News.
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The drone network was deployed to deliver urgent medical supplies, including life-saving medications and critical equipment, from Nupco distribution hubs directly to six health centers in Arafat and Mina.
The high-tech system slashed delivery times from around one hour to just five minutes, according to the ministry.
In parallel, helicopters were dispatched to support healthcare centers equipped with helipads, offering an air-based logistics solution that avoids ground congestion and ensures time-sensitive medical shipments reach their destinations during peak periods.
The high-tech logistics rollout comes as more than a million pilgrims converge on the holy sites. It is also part of Saudi Arabia’s to modernize public services and position itself as a global leader in mass event management.
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