Ministry of Hajj: 141 Pilgrims Referred to Saudi Arabian Hospitals
The organisation of the Hajj pilgrimage for 1447 Hijriah/2026 CE entered its 13th day of operations on Saturday, 2 May 2026. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah recorded 141 pilgrims referred to Saudi Arabian hospitals amid the gradual embarkation and movement of pilgrims from Madinah to Mecca.
Based on operational data, a total of 192 flight groups (kloter) comprising 74,652 pilgrims and 765 staff have been dispatched to the Holy Land. Of these, 184 kloter with 71,362 pilgrims and 733 staff have arrived in Madinah. The subsequent movement to Mecca includes 36 kloter with 14,503 pilgrims and 148 staff who have arrived to perform the obligatory Umrah.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Hajj Organisation, Maria Assegaff, stated that overall Hajj operations are running smoothly and under control. “We continue to ensure that every pilgrim receives the best services, from departure to inter-city mobilisation in the holy cities with staff escort,” she said in a press release on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
In the health sector, in addition to the 141 pilgrims referred to local hospitals, 6,823 pilgrims have undergone outpatient treatment, and 117 others have been referred to the Indonesian Hajj Health Clinic (KKHI). As of now, 59 pilgrims remain under treatment.
Hajj Service Organiser Staff (PPIH) also recorded seven pilgrim deaths, most caused by heart attacks and pneumonia. The government ensures that all deceased pilgrims will receive Hajj substitution rights.
Maria stated that the government is giving special attention to vulnerable groups, including the elderly, people with disabilities, and women, through more inclusive services.
To support mobility in Mecca, the government is operating the 24-hour Bus Sholawat service. A total of 452 vehicles have been prepared, including 52 hydraulic buses that are friendly to the elderly and people with disabilities. This service covers 21 routes connecting pilgrim accommodations to the Masjidil Haram via several main terminals.
Amid Mecca’s air temperatures expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius, the government urges pilgrims to maintain their health by regulating worship activities, increasing water consumption, and avoiding heavy activities during the day. Pilgrims are also asked to immediately report to staff if they experience health problems.