NAHCON mandates medical fitness for 2026 Hajj pilgrims
NAHCON announces only medically certified pilgrims will travel for 2026 Hajj. Chairman Ismail Abba Yusuf revealed new health measures at committee inauguration, requiring full medical clearance with doctor's MDCN registration. Pilgrims risk deportation if found unfit upon arrival; officials face sanctions for non-compliance. Additional departure center screening added as final verification.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/05/only-medically-fit-pilgrims-to-perform-2026-hajj-nahcon-insists/