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        "id": 1765412,
        "msgid": "dpr-haji-oversight-panel-highlights-insufficient-healthcare-staff-for-2026-pilgrimage-1780087553",
        "date": "2026-05-26 11:16:55",
        "title": "DPR Haji Oversight Panel Highlights Insufficient Healthcare Staff for 2026 Pilgrimage",
        "author": "Ardito Ramadhan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The DPR's Haji Oversight Panel has raised concerns over inadequate healthcare staffing for Indonesia's 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, citing increased demands due to new Saudi hospital policies requiring medical attendants for patients. With over 30% of pilgrims classified as elderly, disabled, or high-risk, the current shortage risks compromising medical support, prompting calls for more staff per group.",
        "content": "<p>DPR Haji Oversight Panel member Nihayatul Wafiroh has highlighted the\ninsufficient number of healthcare workers for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.\nThe PKB politician, also serving as a member of the DPR\u2019s Commission IX,\nstated that current healthcare staffing for Hajj is approximately 1,200\npersonnel. \u2018Given that over 30% of each group consists of elderly,\ndisabled, or high-risk pilgrims, healthcare workers face immense\npressure,\u2019 she said.<\/p>\n<p>Nihayatul noted that healthcare demands have risen due to new Saudi\nhospital policies requiring medical attendants for patients.\n\u2018Previously, patients referred to hospitals did not need a healthcare\nworker to accompany them. Now, two patients require one attendant,\nseverely straining our medical staff,\u2019 she added.<\/p>\n<p>She also pointed out inadequate specialist availability at KKHI\nMadinah, with fewer internal medicine specialists than previous years,\nleading to delayed consultations and irregular daily visits.\nAdditionally, only one mental health specialist is available for KKHI\nand the sector in Madinah.<\/p>\n<p>Nihayatul urged an increase in healthcare staff per Hajj group,\nstating each should have at least three personnel. \u2018Despite health\nassessments being implemented, stricter Puskeshaji supervision, and\ntechnology use, on-the-ground conditions show pilgrims\u2019 health burdens\nremain high and are unlikely to significantly improve within five\nyears,\u2019 she said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dpr-haji-oversight-panel-highlights-insufficient-healthcare-staff-for-2026-pilgrimage-1780087553",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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