By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced that all registered intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj must undergo compulsory medical screening this week.

In a statement issued by the Agency’s Public Relations Officer, Yunusa Muhammad Abdullahi Sunday April 27, 2025 the exercise aims to assess the health status of pilgrims ahead of the spiritual journey. The screening will include mandatory pregnancy tests for female pilgrims.

Abdullahi emphasized that the medical checks are not meant to disqualify any pilgrim, but rather to ensure appropriate medical support, especially for those with conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. He further noted that pilgrims would be provided with two meals daily throughout their stay in Saudi Arabia.

He stressed that only medical and pregnancy tests conducted at government-approved hospitals would be accepted.

“The medical and pregnancy tests are compulsory. Any pilgrim who refuses to undergo them risks forfeiting their Hajj seat,” the statement warned.

Intending pilgrims have been advised to collect their medical cards from their registration officers before proceeding to the designated hospitals for the screening.