The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has successfully screened and immunised 1,253 intending pilgrims as part of preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
The leader of the medical team, Dr. Aminu Da’u, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Dederi.
According to Da’u, the medical screening and immunisation exercise was conducted at the Hajj Camp Clinic and involved prospective pilgrims drawn from 20 local government areas of the state.
“The exercise was aimed at ensuring that all the intending pilgrims are medically fit and properly immunised in line with national and international health requirements for Hajj operations,” he said.
He emphasised that the screening and immunisation process is critical to safeguarding the health and well-being of pilgrims throughout the pilgrimage period.
Da’u explained that the exercise is being conducted in phases to accommodate all registered intending pilgrims across the state.
He assured the public that qualified healthcare professionals are handling the process with utmost care and professionalism.
The medical team leader added that the board remains committed to ensuring a smooth Hajj operation, with priority placed on the health, safety and welfare of all intending pilgrims.
He noted that the screening and immunisation exercise would continue for the remaining pilgrims as scheduled.