Medical care facilities orchestrated by the Health Department have successfully saved 81 individuals who suffered heart attacks amidst the pilgrimage season, according to officials' Saturday announcement.

A state government release highlighted the importance of modern health centers open around-the-clock, staffed with specialist doctors and paramedics, in facilitating timely medical intervention that rescues lives amid the sacred journey.

The preparedness of the Health Department in handling cardiac emergencies shines as advanced cardiology units and vital drugs are deployed to shield pilgrims from cardiac risks. This setup treated 95,385 outpatients, including critical cases forwarded to specialized hospitals.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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