The death of Six Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2023 Hajj in Saudi Arabia has been announced by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
Usman Galadima, Head of the NAHCON 2023 Hajj medical team, made this know on Saturday during a meeting of the commission in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
He stated that the delegations from Osun and Kaduna States for the 2023 Hajj recorded two deaths each, while Plateau State recorded one.
Galadima also revealed that 30 patients with mental challenges were also identified by the team .
He said that they have been managing them in their facilities by the four psychiatrists in the team. He also said it is likely they would perform hajj because they are a bit stable now.
Furthermore, he stated that the 2023 Hajj clinic recorded two miscarriages and delivered one baby.
In an effort to tackle the mortality rate, Mr Galadima called for the strengthening of the pre-hajj medical screening of intending pilgrims.
He also added that there is a need to restrict those deemed to be not fit to travel from embarking on the journey .
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