Pakistan is committed to provide standard healthcare facilities to the intending Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has established two full-fledged hospitals, one each in Madinah and Makkah, where more than 66 high qualified doctors are serving the intending Hajj pilgrims round the clock.

Our Correspondent in Madinah Munawwarah Bilal Khan Mehsud reports that a total of 66 doctors and paramedical staff have been deployed at the hospitals till today where medical checkups and provision of medicines are being provided free of cost.

The Spokesperson of Ministry of Religious Affairs Muhammad Umar Butt told Radio Pakistan that the number of the Doctors and paramedical staff will be increased in coming days. He said in case of critical condition, the patients are referred to Saudi hospitals where they are provided with all kinds of treatment and even surgeries free of cost. He further said all facilities are available in the hospitals including Laboratories, Dentistry, X-ray facilities and medicines in the hospitals.