The Ministry of Health launched the journey of health innovation in Hajj “Health Thon 2” in its third edition, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, from May 6-9, 2024. The initiative aims to create pioneering ideas and solutions to reach innovative solutions to enrich and improve the pilgrim’s health experience.
The “Health Thon” initiative aimed to involve the private and governmental sectors to deeply understand the health challenges facing pilgrims’ health during the Hajj season, so that they can design innovative and sustainable health services and products that contribute to improving the pilgrim’s health experience, including In line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
“Health Thon” seeks to improve the pilgrim’s health experience, in partnership with the private and governmental sectors, by designing innovative health services and products, which contribute to the exchange of knowledge and experiences between various stakeholders in the field of healthcare, and improve the quality of healthcare provided to pilgrims.
It is noteworthy that “Health Thon” seeks to enhance the culture of innovation and create a competitive environment with innovative services and products.