100 Hajj Pilgrims Still Hospitalised, Medical Team Ensures Tanazul Process Unhindered

More than one hundred Indonesian Hajj pilgrims are still receiving intensive care in several hospitals across Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah. Acting Head of the Hajj Health Centre, Dr Dani, confirmed that all pilgrims currently hospitalised remain under strict medical supervision from the medical team in Saudi Arabia. “133 pilgrims are still being treated in hospitals, whether in Jeddah, Makkah, or Madinah. If their health condition improves and they are permitted to leave the hospital, we will immediately process their return through the tanazul scheme,” Dr Dani told reporters at the Media Centre Haji in Madinah. Dr Dani explained that to date, his team has successfully repatriated 171 pilgrims using the tanazul scheme. This process involves placing recovered patients into flight groups with earlier departure schedules. If a seat is available, the pilgrim is escorted directly to the airport for immediate return to Indonesia. Regarding fitness to fly, Dr Dani stressed that strict procedures must be followed. A visitation team will conduct a thorough physical readiness assessment before coordinating with the airline’s doctor to determine whether the pilgrim is fit for the flight. “Once approval is granted, the repatriation process will be carried out immediately,” he said. To ensure the safety of pilgrims during the journey home, the Hajj Health Centre has arranged special medical escorts. The pilgrims’ health will be monitored throughout the flight. Upon arrival at the airport, handling will be taken over by airport medical staff until the pilgrims safely reach their home regions. Addressing concerns from families back home, Dr Dani assured that communication remains well-maintained. The Hajj organisers consistently provide the latest updates on the health condition of pilgrims undergoing treatment, so families need not worry excessively about the repatriation process.