<p>A 70-year-old woman from Turkey who is attending the Hajj in Saudi Arabia underwent a life-saving brain surgery. A report by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Sunday (June 16) said that the woman&nbsp;suffered a cerebellar haemorrhage due to an arteriovenous malformation in a critical area of the brain.</p>

<p>The surgery was performed by a team at the&nbsp;Neurosciences Center of King Abdullah Medical City, part of the Makkah Health Cluster. The SPA report said that the medical team intervened urgently&nbsp;to relieve pressure on the brain by drilling a hole in the skull and inserting a drainage tube.</p>

<h2><strong>Woman's health steadily improving</strong></h2>

<p>X-rays revealed an arteriovenous malformation, which the team treated using advanced medical techniques. There were no complications during the surgery.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hajj-2024-at-least-19-jordanian-and-iranian-pilgrims-die-in-saudi-arabia-as-temperatures-soar-732348">Hajj 2024: At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia as temperatures soar</a></strong></p>

<p>The 70-year-old regained&nbsp;consciousness and was removed from the respirator. SPA further reported that her health was steadily improving, and arrangements were being made to enable her to complete Hajj under full medical supervision.</p>

<h2><strong>Temperatures soar in Saudi Arabia</strong></h2>

<p>Hajj, one of the world's biggest religious gatherings, is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims with the means must perform it at least once.&nbsp;Around&nbsp;1.8 million Muslims are taking part in the annual pilgrimage this time, and temperatures in Saudi Arabia&nbsp;have pushed well past 40 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha</strong></p>

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<p>At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims died while on the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, authorities from both countries said on Sunday.</p>

<p>Saudi authorities&nbsp;have&nbsp;implemented heat mitigation measures, including climate-controlled areas. They also distribute water and offer&nbsp;advice to pilgrims on protecting themselves from the sun.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A 70-year-old woman from Turkey who is attending the Hajj in Saudi Arabia underwent a life-saving brain surgery. A report by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Sunday (June 16) said that the woman suffered a cerebellar haemorrhage due to an arteriovenous malformation in a critical area of the brain.

A 70-year-old woman from Turkey who is attending the Hajj in Saudi Arabia underwent a life-saving brain surgery. A report by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Sunday (June 16) said that the woman suffered a cerebellar haemorrhage due to an arteriovenous malformation in a critical area of the brain. The surgery was performed by a team at the Neurosciences Center of King Abdullah Medical City, part of the Makkah Health Cluster. The SPA report said that the medical team intervened urgently to relieve pressure on the brain by drilling a hole in the skull and inserting a drainage tube. Woman's health steadily improving X-rays revealed an arteriovenous malformation, which the team treated using advanced medical techniques. There were no complications during the surgery. Also read | Hajj 2024: At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia as temperatures soar The 70-year-old regained consciousness and was removed from the respirator. SPA further reported that her health was steadily improving, and arrangements were being made to enable her to complete Hajj under full medical supervision. Temperatures soar in Saudi Arabia Hajj, one of the world's biggest religious gatherings, is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims with the means must perform it at least once. Around 1.8 million Muslims are taking part in the annual pilgrimage this time, and temperatures in Saudi Arabia have pushed well past 40 degrees Celsius. Also watch | Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha × At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims died while on the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, authorities from both countries said on Sunday. Saudi authorities have implemented heat mitigation measures, including climate-controlled areas. They also distribute water and offer advice to pilgrims on protecting themselves from the sun. (With inputs from agencies)

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