48 Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Still Hospitalised in Saudi Arabia, Repatriation Assistance Assured

As the repatriation phase of the Indonesian Hajj operation in Madinah draws to a close, dozens of pilgrims are still receiving medical treatment in Saudi Arabian hospitals. Head of the Madinah Working Area, Khalilurrahman, stated that approximately 48 pilgrims could not be sent home due to health reasons. “There are around 48 pilgrims who are still being treated and will continue to receive attention from the KKHI and the officers at the KUH,” he said during a thanksgiving event for the Madinah Working Area family on Monday.

According to Khalilurrahman, all hospitalised pilgrims remain the responsibility of the Indonesian government. Health monitoring is being carried out by the Indonesian Hajj Health Clinic (KKHI) while the operational period is still active. Once all operational officers have returned to Indonesia, the handling of the sick pilgrims will be transferred to the Republic of Indonesia’s Hajj Affairs Office (KUH) in Jeddah.

He confirmed that KUH officers will continue to monitor the pilgrims’ health progress until they are declared fit to fly. The repatriation process will also be accompanied by KUH personnel. Khalilurrahman stressed that the government’s commitment to serving the pilgrims does not end with the closure of the Madinah operation.

In addition, Khalilurrahman reminded all returning pilgrims to remain disciplined and follow the instructions of their group leaders during the departure process. He emphasised the importance of knowing the scheduled departure time from the hotel to the bus. Pilgrims were also urged to ensure they have received all travel documents, particularly their passports, before leaving the hotel. Passports are distributed by officers or the syarikah prior to departure, and pilgrims should not rush to leave before confirming they have their documents to ensure a smooth journey back to Indonesia.