Govt Ensures 24-Hour Healthcare Services for Pilgrims in Medina

Medina: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah ensures that healthcare services for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims in Medina will continue to operate optimally during the 2026 Hajj season.

This commitment is realized through 24-hour services at the Indonesian Hajj Health Clinic (KKHI) and strengthening the referral system with hospitals in Saudi Arabia.

This measure was taken to maintain the health of pilgrims, especially amidst the potential for extreme weather that can affect their immune systems during the pilgrimage.

The Head of the Medina Regional Health Section, Enny Nuryanti, emphasized that KKHI is ready to provide non-stop services every day.

"Twenty-four hours a day, yes," she said when met at KKHI Medina on Tuesday April 21, 2026, quoted from The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah statement.

She assured that medical personnel are always available and ready to handle various health complaints from pilgrims. KKHI Madinah is supported by a team consisting of general practitioners and specialists, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, radiographers, and sanitation experts.

In terms of facilities, KKHI is equipped with an ambulance, treatment rooms with patient beds, and medical equipment such as X-rays, ultrasounds, and a pharmacy to support comprehensive healthcare services.

In addition to clinic services, KKHI also implements a referral system for pilgrims requiring further treatment. This system is strengthened through collaboration with several hospitals in Saudi Arabia, ensuring prompt and appropriate treatment.

Some partner hospitals include Saudi German Hospital, as well as government hospitals such as King Fahd Hospital and Al Madinah Hospital.

With this referral network, pilgrims requiring further treatment can receive prompt treatment tailored to their medical condition.

Furthermore, Dr. Enny noted that dehydration is one of the most common health problems during the Hajj season. She highlighted the habit of some pilgrims reducing their water intake due to concerns about frequent urination.

"Sometimes pilgrims don't want to drink because they're afraid of frequent bathroom trips, which can actually increase the risk of dehydration," he explained.

He advised pilgrims to continue drinking water regularly, in small but frequent amounts, to maintain their body's fluid balance without causing discomfort.

Through 24-hour health services and the support of an integrated referral system, the Ministry of Hajj hopes that Indonesian Hajj pilgrims can perform their pilgrimage safely, healthily, and devoutly in the Holy Land.