By GARBA MUHAMMAD

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced approval to operate two main clinics in Makkah for the meantime.

The Saudi Ministry of Health revealed this development through its medical consultants attached to Ithra Alkhair Company, NAHCON’s chosen Service Providers otherwise known as Mu’assasa on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

The two main clinics are those located at Masfala/Kudai and Shari’e Al-Mansour areas. They serve as the Medical Head offices.

The approval letter was received by Dr. Abubakar Adamu Isma’eel, NAHCON’s Head of Medical Mission for the 2024 Hajj Season.

Meanwhile, approval to start running three other outpost clinics (Triage Outposts 1, 2 & 3) is still being awaited.

Dr A. A-Isma’eel expressed optimism that within the next 48-72 hours the three outposts would also receive full approval to operate optimally.

The proposed outposts are located at Nasarawa, Ogun/Oyo and Borno Houses respectively.

The GPS of the outpost locations will be made available to the Nigerian pilgrims within hours of approval.

It should be noted that the outposts are strategically situated within Pilgrims’ Hotel clusters to aid accessibility.

NAHCON has already deployed its team of professional medical personnel who are set to provide healthcare services to Nigerian pilgrims.

The Commission solicited the cooperation of the Nigerian pilgrims for the measures put in place to succeed.

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