New digital platform provides pilgrims and international visitors with integrated medical and wellness services in collaboration with leading Saudi hospitals – in support of Vision 2030
Healthtrip, the world’s largest health travel platform, has launched Healinharam.com, a dedicated digital platform that connects international tourists, particularly pilgrims, to a trusted network of medical, wellness, and chronic care services across Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah. The initiative directly supports Saudi Arabia’s broader ambition to establish itself as a global hub for medical and wellness tourism, in line with Vision 2030. It also responds to increasing demand for high-quality care services during pilgrimage as the Kingdom continues to rapidly scale its healthcare infrastructure and wellness offerings.
“Muslims around the world spend over $20 billion on medical tourism, and a majority of these patients also travel to the holy cities for pilgrimage. With the recent launches of world-class hospitals and wellness retreats in Saudi Arabia, we recognized the increasing demand for quality care during pilgrimage seasons. This inspired the creation of Heal in Haram – a dedicated platform enabling customers to heal their bodies and souls, during a pilgrimage trip.” said Obaidullah Junaid, CEO, Healthtrip (Riyadh HQ).
Through Healinharam.com, pilgrims can now book health screenings, wellness therapies, and essential treatments such as dialysis, chemotherapy, etc, at leading Saudi hospitals including Saudi German Hospital, Kings College Hospital, Fakeeh, Care Medical Makkah, Wellcare Medical by IMC, and Makkah Medical Center by Dallah – all through one integrated app.
Dr. Ahmed Shebl, Group CEO of Saudi German Health, said, “At the Saudi German group, we’re very well placed to serve international patients and pilgrims, through our hospitals across the Holy Cities and Jeddah. In addition, we manage medical facilities in Mina and Arafa during Hajj to serve pilgrims from across the world. Recently, we became the first Saudi hospital to get the TEMOS accreditation for serving international patients. We’ve already started getting international patients through Healthtrip and are excited to partner with them in the Heal In Haram initiative “.
According to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Saudi Arabia recorded 1.83 million Hajj pilgrims in 2024, with nearly 88% arriving from abroad, and a 31% surge during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter in 2023.
Claire Smith, CEO, Kings College Hospital Jeddah, said, “At Kings College Hospital, we are inspired with the opportunity of global tourists coming to the Kingdom. Our hospital in Jeddah brings the latest technology and top global talent together, offering patients world-class healthcare near the Holy Cities. We’re excited to partner with Healthtrip and offer our executive health checkup and other treatments to pilgrims through Heal in Haram.”
Danish Ahmed – Founder, Healthtrip said, “The unprecedented growth in tourism is coming along with remarkable globalization of the Kingdom’s healthcare landscape, making it an oasis of healing in the MENA region. Healinharam.com addresses a real need for structured access to quality healthcare during pilgrimage. Additionally, there is a unique opportunity to promote Prophetic Medicine in wellness offerings, especially along the Kingdom’s pristine coastlines and tranquil mountains. World-class retreats are also being developed in Medina – the city of tranquility – which is bound to attract thousands of wellness seekers from around the world. These developments created a compelling need for a dedicated platform to showcase the Kingdom’s healthcare offerings to our global customer base.
Since its inception, Healthtrip has served over 70,000 international patients from 42 countries, through a global network of 1,500+ accredited healthcare providers. With 6,800 channel partners and extensive experience in medical concierge services, the company offers tailored solutions in medical tourism, cosmetic care, wellness programs, and chronic condition management.
With in-house health travel technology and tech-first approach – including multilingual AI chatbots and integrated scheduling tools, the comprehensive system ensures a seamless, end-to-end patient journey – from initial consultation and appointment booking to travel logistics, on-site support, and post-treatment follow-ups – all while upholding the highest standards of safety, dignity, and patient-centered care.
Healthtrip plays a vital role in promoting premier healthcare destinations such as Saudi Arabia, helping to expand access to high-quality medical care while reducing travel barriers and enhancing patient trust.
