The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) said it has opened three clinics to provide adequate healthcare services for Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
The Commission’s Medical Coordinator in Medina, Dr. Hamidu Liman, stated this on Tuesday in Medina.
Liman said based on the regulations of Saudi Authorities, the Commission was allowed to operate primary healthcare centres in Saudi Arabia.
He said NAHCON had opened three clinics in Medina for pilgrims, adding that all the clinics are well stocked with anti-malaria drugs, analgesic and ambulance services.
According to him, the clinics are presently functional while they would be strengthened and made fully operational as the number of pilgrims transported to Saudi Arabia increased.
Liman said: “The medical team came three days in advance before the arrival of pilgrims to make sure that we clean the premises and set up the clinics to render service to pilgrims.
“Anything beyond what we can handle will be appropriately referred to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hospitals for proper management.
“In terms of facilities or equipment, basically everything that we need to run primary healthcare service is adequately provided by the Commission.”
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