Ibtasim Initiative Delivers Over 8,300 Free Dental Services to Pilgrims

Makkah region: Ibtasim Association for Voluntary and Charity Dental Service offered more than 8,324 free dental services to 4,166 pilgrims from 70 nationalities through its fixed and mobile clinics in Makkah during Dhul-Hijjah, supporting efforts to enhance healthcare services for pilgrims. According to Saudi Press Agency, the initiative was launched at the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah and continued through the end of the month. It aimed to provide free emergency treatment and oral health awareness services for pilgrims and visitors through seven fixed and mobile clinics deployed across targeted locations. The services included emergency oral and dental treatment, as well as awareness and educational programs. Beneficiaries comprised 2,897 male pilgrims and 1,269 female pilgrims, contributing to greater health awareness and helping maintain oral and dental health during the performance of Hajj rituals.