New Hajj Rules 2026 Require These 11 Diseases Not To Depart, DPR Legislators Urge Early Socialization

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JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission IX of the DPR Nihayatul Wafiroh asked the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) to immediately coordinate with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia regarding a new policy that tightens health requirements for prospective pilgrims starting in 2026.

According to Nihayatul or Ninik, quick and measurable steps need to be taken so that the policy does not cause confusion in the community, especially for prospective pilgrims who are scheduled to leave for the 2026 Hajj season and the following years.

"Immediately coordinate across ministries and socialize to the public. Do not let prospective pilgrims be disinformed about this new rule," said Ninik to reporters, in Jakarta, Monday, October 27.

He emphasized the importance of socialization from an early age so that people have time to prepare themselves, including taking treatment early if they are included in the category of diseases that are prohibited from hajj.

"With early socialization, they can anticipate and do treatment early if it turns out to be categorized as a prohibited disease," he continued.

The National Awakening Party (PKB) legislator also encourages the Ministry of Health to ensure the readiness of health facilities and infrastructure, especially for the examination and treatment of 11 diseases that are prohibited from hajj in accordance with the new provisions of the Saudi Arabian government.

"The government must be present to ensure that health services for prospective pilgrims run optimally, starting from examination, treatment, to assistance. Do not let this health requirement become an additional burden for the community," said Ninik.

Furthermore, he considered the Saudi Arabian government's policy as an important momentum to strengthen the istita'ah system and ensure that Hajj services from Indonesia run more optimally.

"This is the right time to ensure that all aspects of istita'ah, both health, physical abilities, and financial readiness are really considered. The Indonesian government must take advantage of this policy to improve the Hajj service system as a whole," said Ninik.

It is known that the Government of Saudi Arabia will begin implementing a new policy in the 2026 Hajj season, which prohibits the departure of pilgrims with 11 certain types of diseases, such as severe heart disease, kidney failure, advanced stage cancer, dementia, total paralysis, chronic lung disorders, and cirrhosis. liver.

The regulation aims to maintain the safety of the congregation and prevent health risks in the midst of the busyness of millions of people performing the pilgrimage every year in the Holy Land.