Over 100 Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Hospitalized in Saudi Arabia; Repatriation Continues

More than 100 Indonesian Hajj pilgrims are currently receiving intensive medical care in hospitals across Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah. Dr. Dani, the acting head of the Hajj Health Center, assured that all hospitalized pilgrims are under close medical supervision by doctors in Saudi Arabia.

"133 pilgrims are still being treated in hospitals in Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah. If their health improves and they are cleared to leave the hospital, we will immediately process their return through the tanazul scheme," Dr. Dani told the Media Center Haji (MCH) in Madinah.

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133 pilgrims are still being treated in hospitals, both in Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah. If their health improves and they are cleared to leave the hospital, we will immediately process their return through the tanazul scheme.

This tanazul process allows pilgrims who have recovered to join flight groups departing earlier than their original schedule, provided seats are available. To date, 171 pilgrims have successfully returned to Indonesia under this arrangement. Dr. Dani emphasized that strict procedures are in place to assess fitness for travel, involving thorough physical examinations and coordination with airline doctors to ensure the safety of all pilgrims during their journey home.

The Hajj Health Center is also providing special medical escorts for the return flights, ensuring pilgrims' health continues to be monitored. Upon arrival in Indonesia, airport doctors will continue to provide care until the pilgrims reach their home regions. Communication with families in Indonesia remains a priority, with regular updates provided to alleviate concerns about the repatriation process.

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If they have received approval, their return process will be immediately processed.