He emphasized that it is essential for pilgrims to be in good health and have the necessary resources as prerequisites for participating in the Hajj.
By Mustapha Suleiman:
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that six Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2023 Hajj in Saudi Arabia have passed away. Usman Galadima, the Head of the NAHCON 2023 Hajj medical team, made this disclosure during a commission meeting held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Galadima stated that two deaths were recorded in the delegations from Osun and Kaduna states, while Plateau State recorded one death. He emphasized the need to strengthen the pre-hajj medical screening process for intending pilgrims in order to reduce mortality rates.
He emphasized that it is essential for pilgrims to be in good health and have the necessary resources as prerequisites for participating in the Hajj.
Furthermore, Galadima mentioned that 30 individuals had been diagnosed with mental health challenges and were undergoing treatment. It is expected that they would still be able to perform the Hajj since their conditions had improved to a certain degree, thanks to the management provided by the medical team, which includes four psychiatrists.
Galadima also reported that the 2023 Hajj clinic had experienced two miscarriages and one successful delivery.
