Saudi Arabia will deploy drones to transport medicines and blood samples during the upcoming Hajj season, significantly reducing delivery times, according to Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel.
The minister stated that while traditional vehicles take between one and three hours to transport medical supplies or samples, drones will cut this duration down to just 5–10 minutes, ensuring faster and more efficient medical support for pilgrims.
He further emphasized that all pilgrims are required to receive the meningitis vaccine, while some countries have additional vaccine requirements based on health guidelines.
According to the minister, these special instructions issued by the Health Ministry aim to protect pilgrims’ health and prevent the spread of infections during the Hajj season.