Ministry of Hajj: 45 health clinics in Mecca and Medina ready to serve Hajj 2026 pilgrims

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) continues to strengthen the health service scheme for the Hajj season 1447 H/2026 AD by providing 45 health clinics in Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia, ready to serve Indonesian Hajj pilgrims.

Head of the Hajj Health Centre of Kemenhaj, Liliek Marhaendro Susilo, stated that each health clinic now minimally serves 5,000 people. Under this policy, 40 health clinics will be established in Mecca, spread across 10 sectors to serve the pilgrims. Meanwhile, five health clinics will be available in Medina across five sectors.

“In addition, one Indonesian Hajj Health Clinic (KKHI) each will operate in both cities. With the addition of clinics and strengthened services at the KKHI, we hope that health services for pilgrims will be increasingly optimal,” he said in an official statement in Jakarta on Monday.

To improve the accuracy of medical handling, cluster health workers will also be equipped with a severity level-based referral guideline for illnesses. Through this system, workers can determine whether a pilgrim should be referred to the KKHI or directly to a Saudi hospital.

“This severity level approach is important so that pilgrims receive prompt assistance appropriate to their health condition,” Liliek said.

Meanwhile, the provision of medicines during the Hajj operational period will be distributed from the KKHI in Mecca and Medina to all cluster health personnel accompanying pilgrims in hotels.

Liliek also reminded pilgrims still awaiting departure to maintain their health from the outset. He advised implementing a clean and healthy lifestyle, such as washing hands before eating, consuming balanced nutritious food, and regularly exercising lightly for at least 30 minutes every day.

“In addition, pilgrims need sufficient rest with at least six hours of sleep each night, and to keep their minds positive,” he added.