The Saudi Ministry of Health and Tibah Airports Company announced a set of preventive guidelines to protect pilgrims from sunstroke and heat exhaustion during the 1446 AH Hajj season, as part of their efforts to provide integrated health and support services that ensure the safety of the Guests of the Most Merciful while they perform the rituals.
Prevention steps:
Do not expose yourself to direct sunlight.
Always carry an umbrella with you.
Drink water and fluids constantly to keep your body hydrated.
Steps to take in case of sunstroke:
Spray cold water on the body.
Move immediately to a shaded area.
Place cold compresses on the neck.
Call the emergency number 997 immediately for medical assistance.
Steps for properly dealing with cases of heat exhaustion:
Move the affected person to a shaded place.
Remove their outer clothing to lower their temperature.
Spray the body with a mist of cold water.
Give them cold water to drink frequently.
For help and emergencies:
Call 997 in emergencies.
Call 937, the Ministry of Health, for medical advice.
For more information, you can visit the official Hajj website www.haj.gov.sa, or call the hotline +966920002814.
To view the post on the Saudi Ministry of Health's account on "X" here, and Tibah Airports' account on "LinkedIn" here.
