The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured official approval and operational licences from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health for its clinics and medical outposts established to serve Nigerian pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj exercise.
The licences, received on Monday, authorise the commission’s medical teams to commence healthcare services for pilgrims in the Kingdom.
The commission disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, noting that the facilities were strategically established to provide primary healthcare services, including medical consultations, first aid and treatment of minor ailments for Nigerian pilgrims.
“In line with operational guidelines, pilgrims seeking medical attention at NAHCON clinics are required to present their Nusuk Card and International Passport for identification and treatment documentation,” the statement said.
The commission added that pilgrims requiring specialised or secondary healthcare services would be referred to accredited Saudi medical facilities, including King Fahd Hospital and other designated hospitals within the Kingdom.
NAHCON also confirmed that its Madinah Clinic had been fully operational for the past four days, providing medical support and healthcare services to Nigerian pilgrims currently in the city.
The licensed facilities include the NAHCON Clinic in the Shara Sitting Area, located at Hotel Humaira, Umm Al-Qura Street, near the Old Al-Maatani Petrol Station in Makkah; the NAHCON Clinic in the Misfalah, Al-Tadwa Area, situated at Maatouq Al Qarhi Hotel behind Millennium Hotel on Ibrahim Khalil Street; and the NAHCON Clinic on Mansour Street Area, located at Niger House No. 1 behind Muasasat Alnaqd in Makkah.
The commission said the licensing of the facilities marked another significant milestone in its 2026 Hajj operations and underscored its commitment to safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of Nigerian pilgrims throughout their stay in Saudi Arabia.
The PUNCH