Saudi helpline assists Hajj pilgrims in Urdu

The Saudi government on Wednesday announced that its 937 Health Call Centre was now offering multilingual support to Hajj pilgrims around the clock, including in Urdu.

Hajj, one of the fundamental pillars of Islam, is performed each year by millions of Muslims from around the world. Pakistan receives one of the highest Hajj quotas from Saudi Arabia.

According to a press release from the Saudi Embassy, the call centre "plays a vital role in the Kingdom's healthcare response during Haj." "The centre is designed to enhance access to health services, offer medical guidance, and ensure [a] timely response to emergencies," the press release read.