Only pilgrims who are medically proven fit will be permitted to travel for the 2026 Hajj, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
At the Principal Officers Committee of the 2026 Hajj National Medical Team’s inauguration, the commission announced stricter health regulations designed to safeguard Nigerian pilgrims.
NAHCON Chairman Ismail Abba Yusuf stated during the ceremony that the commission is still dedicated to protecting the health and safety of prospective pilgrims in accordance with regulations established by the Saudi Arabian government.
He emphasized that pilgrims would only be permitted to travel if they were deemed medically healthy and free of certain diseases.
Yusuf mandated that the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) registration number of the issuing physician be included on all medical clearance documents.
He claims that pilgrims who are deemed medically unfit upon arrival run the risk of being sent to Nigeria, and authorities who disregard the rules could be punished.
Additionally, he said that as a last check prior to airlift, an extra layer of screening would be implemented at departure centers.
Ibrahim Abubakar, the head of the National Medical Team, promised the group’s dedication to putting the new policies into practice.
