Through its health centers, the Medical Affairs Department provides health and medical services to visitors

The Medical Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine provides free healthcare and medical services to visitors through the Umm al-Baneen (peace be upon her) and Sayed Ja’far al-Hilli centers for emergency medical services.

Hashim Ghosn, the department’s senior nursing supervisor, stated: "The Umm al-Baneen and Sayed Ja’far al-Hilli centers continue to provide medical services to pilgrims as part of the healthcare system offered by the department, ensuring they have access to medical consultations and necessary treatment during their visit to the holy city of Karbala."

He added: "The services provided include managing medical conditions and emergencies, conducting necessary medical examinations, and supplying medications and treatments, all of which help meet the health needs of the visitors."

Ghosn further noted that "these services are available to visitors throughout the week, with the presence of specialized medical and nursing staff being increased on Thursday nights, when large numbers of visitors arrive in the city."