The Adamawa State Muslim Welfare Commission says it has completed arrangements for the 2026 Hajj operation, with medical screening for intending pilgrims already underway.
The Executive Chairman of the commission, Abubakar Salihu, disclosed this during a strategic briefing with the state medical team.
Salihu said the commission had put in place adequate measures to ensure a smooth and hitch-free Hajj exercise for pilgrims from the state.
He stressed the importance of comprehensive medical screening for all intending pilgrims, noting that no health condition should be overlooked during the exercise.
According to him, pilgrims are also prohibited from carrying unapproved medications in violation of the health regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“All pilgrims are expected to report at the Hajj camp on Friday, while the first flight is scheduled to depart on Saturday morning,” he said.
He added that a second batch of pilgrims would be airlifted the following day.
Speaking on behalf of the medical team, Yerima Suleiman assured the commission of the team’s readiness and commitment to professionalism and fairness during the screening process.
The medical team said special attention would be given to female pilgrims, particularly pregnant women.
It explained that all female pilgrims would undergo proper screening, including pregnancy tests where necessary, in line with Saudi Arabian regulations.
The officials added that pregnant women would not be allowed to participate in the Hajj exercise.
They also advised intending pilgrims to carry only prescribed medications in their original packaging to avoid possible complications during the pilgrimage.
