2023 Hajj: NAHCON inaugurates medical screening committee

By Ahmad Muazu

As part of the preparations for the upcoming Hajj in 2023, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has constituted a medical screening/operations committee.

The 17-member committee will be responsible for ensuring the screening and selection of applicants for the 2023 hajj National Medical Team in addition to managing the health and well-being of Nigerian pilgrims during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

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The inaugural ceremony was held at NAHCON headquarters in Abuja. In his remarks, Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikirullahi Hassan, represented by Commissioner of Operations Alhaji Abdullahi Magaji Hardawa, expressed gratitude to the members appointed to serve on the committee, emphasizing the crucial roles their assignment will play in the success or otherwise of the pilgrimage.

Terms of Reference of the Committee

1. Determine the overall implementation strategy for the medical operation to promote teamwork and synergy

ii. Identification of clinics to be used in Makkah during Hajj operations.

iii. Test Run the EMR and ensure that it is fully integrated into the NAHCON Operation

iv. To screen and select applicants for 2023 Hajj medical operations

v. Appointment and Orientation of the National Medical Team (NMT) members

vii. To ensure data capture and visa processing for medical personnel

viii. To ensure registration of medical supplies permit on the E-track system