FG Pledges Enhanced Medical Services For Nigerian Pilgrims

Nigeria’s coordinating minister of well being and social welfare Muhammad Ali Pate, has concluded the inspection of medical services operated by the Nationwide Hajj Fee of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The go to marks a pivotal second within the federal authorities’s dedication to enhancing the well being providers out there to pilgrims throughout the upcoming 2025 Hajj.

Throughout his inspection at NAHCON’s Ummul-Jud workplace, Minister Pate expressed a powerful dedication to addressing the important healthcare challenges Nigerian pilgrims face. He emphasised the federal authorities’s renewed concentrate on pilgrim welfare, aligning with the priorities set forth by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. “Our dedication is obvious,” Pate said, highlighting the need of adhering to international well being requirements, significantly in gentle of current well being considerations corresponding to meningitis outbreaks and the resurgence of polio. “Guaranteeing credible vaccination documentation, together with yellow playing cards for all Nigerian pilgrims, is non-negotiable,” he affirmed.

Accompanied by senior delegates from the Well being Ministry, Minister Pate carried out complete inspections of NAHCON’s ambulance fleet and assessed the readiness of medical provides and gear at Nigerian well being clinics in Saudi Arabia.

A press release issued by Muhammad Ahmad Musa, head of public affairs, NAHCON, mentioned the inspection revealed important areas for enchancment, significantly in growing the provision of essential medicines, vaccines, and operational ambulances.

NAHCON chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, counseled the minister’s initiative: “Your presence and involvement signify a unprecedented dedication that bolsters confidence in our healthcare supply. This unprecedented engagement will undeniably facilitate a smoother and safer 2025 Hajj expertise for our pilgrims.”

With roughly 70,000 Nigerians collaborating yearly within the sacred pilgrimage, Minister Pate’s direct involvement underscores a major development in governmental oversight and proactive healthcare planning.

He additionally addressed rising considerations associated to climate-induced excessive warmth throughout the upcoming Hajj, pledging to implement measures to safeguard the well being and well-being of pilgrims.

This landmark inspection fosters enhanced collaboration between Nigeria’s Well being Ministry and NAHCON, guaranteeing pilgrims obtain distinctive medical care throughout their non secular journey. NAHCON reiterated its unwavering dedication to transparency and distinctive service supply, additional enhancing the welfare of pilgrims.

Minister Pate carried out the inspections alongside numerous officers, together with NAHCON’s chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, and different key fee members. Their collective efforts replicate a dedication to making sure the well being and security of Nigerian pilgrims, paving the way in which for a profitable Hajj expertise in 2025.