Returning Hajj pilgrims urged to watch for seven main symptoms

PPIH Debarkasi Medan officials have urged North Sumatra Hajj pilgrims to monitor for symptoms of illness upon their return to Indonesia.

Dr Zulfan Anshori of the Medan Health Quarantine Center delivered the advisory during the welcome for Kloter 06 at the Medan Hajj Dormitory on Monday 8 June 2026. The seven symptoms to watch for include fever, cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. Pilgrims are asked to visit the nearest health center promptly if any symptoms appear. PPIH data records that 5,967 pilgrims from North Sumatra will return through Kualanamu International Airport between 2 and 21 June 2026. They are advised to carry their Hajj Health Alert Card, monitor their condition for 21 days, and maintain clean and healthy living habits.

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Indonesian Hajj pilgrims preparing for peak rites at Arafah in Saudi Arabia.
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Indonesian hajj pilgrims complete arrival phase ahead of peak 2026

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The arrival phase for regular Indonesian hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia ended on Friday, May 22, 2026. All groups are now preparing for the peak rites at Arafah.

Health coordinator in Madinah urges Indonesian Hajj pilgrims with comorbidities to preserve stamina ahead of peak Armuzna rituals. Heart disease is the most common complaint among pilgrims. Officials stress avoiding fatigue while in Madinah.

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Sports medicine specialist Dr. Andi Kurniawan has warned that intense physical activity and extreme weather during the Hajj pilgrimage can trigger health issues for pilgrims. Common recurring conditions include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Sudden spikes in activity may also lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that its Hajj medical mission has now delivered 987 healthcare services to Egyptian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. No infectious disease outbreaks have been reported.

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A bus carrying Indonesian hajj pilgrims from groups SUB-02 and JKS-01 crashed in Madinah on April 28, 2026, local time. Nine pilgrims and one KBIHU staff member suffered light injuries. Moh. Hasan Afandi, head of Public Relations at Kemenhaj, warned Hajj and Umrah Guidance Groups to coordinate better and prioritize safety.

Hajj and Umrah Minister Mochamad Irfan Yusuf confirmed the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage departure schedule is unchanged, with pilgrims entering dormitories on April 21 and departing April 22. The statement was made in Jombang, East Java, amid monitoring of the Middle East situation.

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The deputy minister of hajj and umrah stated that all Indonesian hajj pilgrims left Mina on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The peak Armuzna worship phase was declared complete with no pilgrims left behind.

 

 

 

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