Hajj 2026: Saudi approves NAHCON’s clinics for medical operations

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has secured official approval and operational licences from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health for its clinics and medical outposts to serve Nigerian pilgrims during this year’s Hajj exercise.

This disclosure was contained in a statement signed by the NAHCON management and circulated among journalists, on Tuesday.

The statement pointed out that the licences, received on Monday, May 11, 2026, authorise the commission’s medical teams to commence healthcare services for pilgrims in the Kingdom.

“As part of NAHCON’s healthcare delivery arrangements for the Hajj season, the clinics and medical outposts have been strategically established to provide primary healthcare services, including medical consultations, first aid, and treatment of minor ailments for Nigerian pilgrims,” the Hajj body disclosed.

It indicated that in line with operational guidelines, pilgrims seeking medical attention at NAHCON clinics are required to present their Nusuk Card and International Passport for identification and treatment documentation.

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“Pilgrims requiring specialised or secondary healthcare services will be referred to accredited Saudi medical facilities, including King Fahd Hospital and other designated hospitals within the Kingdom.

“NAHCON also confirmed that its Madinah Clinic has been fully operational for the past four days, providing medical support and healthcare services to Nigerian pilgrims currently in the city,” the commission confirmed.

The licensed NAHCON clinics are published below:

1 NAHCON Clinic, Shara Sittin Area, Makkah, Located at Hotel Humaira, Umm Al-Qura Street, Near Old Al-Maatani Petrol Station, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

2 NAHCON Clinic Misfalah, Al-Tadwa Area, Makkah, Located at Maatouq Al Qarhi Hotel, Behind Millennium Hotel, Ibrahim Khalil Street, Al-Tadwa, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

3 NAHCON Clinic, Mansour Street Area, Makkah, Located at Niger House No. 1, Behind Muasasat Alnaqd, Mansour Street, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The licensing of the facilities, the statement noted marks another significant milestone in NAHCON’s 2026 Hajj operations and underscores the Commission’s commitment to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of Nigerian pilgrims throughout their stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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