Seha Virtual Hospital Employs Tech To Enhance Care For Hajj Pilgrims

Seha Virtual Hospital will provide virtual healthcare services to pilgrims during the 1445 AH Hajj season, the Ministry of Health has announced. The ministry emphasised the hospital's commitment to offering advanced medical techniques that meet international standards to cater to the needs of Hajj pilgrims.

The Ministry of Health highlighted Seha Virtual Hospital's readiness to deploy specialised medical teams around the clock in key service areas. These include remote services such as stroke intervention, critical care, heart patient monitoring using wearable devices, radiology reporting with artificial intelligence, and specialised consultations for healthcare facilities.

Additionally, the hospital offers virtual team support for medical assistance during emergencies and disasters. The ministry also noted the support provided by Seha Virtual Hospital to all affiliated hospitals and healthcare centres in Madinah, Makkah, and King Khalid International Airport in Jeddah.

Services from Seha Virtual Hospital can be accessed by calling 937 or through the Sehhi (Healthy) app. The ministry highlighted the hospital's efficiency in employing modern technologies to serve pilgrims, enabling rapid medical intervention and accurate disease diagnosis. These services facilitate timely and appropriate medical decision-making and efficiently deliver necessary treatments.

These efforts align with the Ministry of Health's commitment to leveraging the latest medical technologies to enhance quality and improve performance in healthcare facilities. This initiative aims to serve pilgrims better and achieve the Health Sector Transformation Program and Vision 2030 goals.

With inputs from SPA