The return of Hajj pilgrims to Indonesia does not simply conclude\nwhen the Garuda Indonesia aircraft lands at Minangkabau International\nAirport (BIM). A series of health examinations must be completed at the\nairport and the Hajj dormitory before they can be reunited with their\nfamilies and return to their respective regions.<\/p>\n
To ensure all pilgrims are in a safe condition, the Padang\nDebarkation Hajj Organising Committee (PPIH) and the Health Quarantine\nCentre (BKK) conduct continuous health monitoring from the moment the\naircraft arrives until the pilgrims are at the dormitory. Doctor Resnita\nfrom the Padang Debarkation Health Clinic explained that monitoring\nbegins as soon as the plane lands, with the BKK team conducting a health\nhandover with the flight\u2019s doctor at the aircraft door to identify any\npilgrims requiring emergency treatment.<\/p>\n
Upon arrival at the Hajj dormitory, all pilgrims are also monitored\nvia a thermal scanner to detect body temperature and identify potential\nhealth issues. During the arrival of Kloter 09, which carried 390\npilgrims and staff from various cities including Solok, Padang Panjang,\nand Payakumbuh, four individuals required further observation. Among\nthem, a 84-year-old pilgrim complained of dizziness and was found to\nhave high blood sugar and a history of a herniated nucleus pulposus,\nrequiring ambulance transport. An 81-year-old also had high blood sugar\nand pain radiating from the waist to the legs. A 71-year-old was\nmonitored for hypokalemia, and a 67-year-old experienced shortness of\nbreath upon arrival.<\/p>\n
After examination and monitoring at the clinic, all four were\ndeclared stable and permitted to continue their journey home with the\ngroup. Officials stressed that the observation is a standard\nanticipatory measure, not necessarily indicative of an emergency, to\nensure the safety of pilgrims, particularly the elderly, before they\ndepart for their hometowns. To date, 3,515 pilgrims have returned\nthrough Padang Debarkation, with health services remaining on standby\nthroughout the repatriation process.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/returning-hajj-pilgrims-undergo-layered-health-checks-before-being-sent-home-1781445034", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }