These 3 Diseases Are The Most Suffered By Indonesian Hajj Candidates In The Holy Land

Candidates for Indonesian Hajj sick are being treated at the Makkah Indonesian Hajj Health Clinic (KKHI) at the 2022 Hajj. (Between-Hanni Sofia)

JAKARTA - Head of the Daker Makkah Health Section, Nurul Jamal, said that the Indonesian Hajj Health Clinic (KKHI) has treated around 30 people since May 15, 2024, with the highest three cases suffered by pilgrims, namely pneumonia, heart disease, and diabetes.

"Currently, there are still three most cases, namely pneumonia, heart disease and diabetes," said Jamal in Makkah, Sunday, May 26, as reported by Antara.

From the Integrated Hajj Computerization System (Siskohat) data, there were 15 prospective pilgrims who died in the Holy Land, on average, who were elderly.

According to Jamal, the majority of the pilgrims who died due to heart disease or 13 of the 15 people who were declared dead. He advised the congregation not to force themselves to do outdoor activities during the day.

"The strategy is now to focus on health promotion. Entering the clusters, talking about how Hajj pilgrims limit their activities so they don't get tired. Getting closer to health services to the congregation, namely polyclinics for risti in the sectors, mitigating heart disease," he said.

Jamal appealed to the congregation during this waiting period to take better care of their physical condition ahead of the peak of the hajj on June 15, 2024.

"Hajj is Armuzna. Prepare health before going to Arafah, do not overdo activities. Obey the advice of health workers," he said.

For the latest data on the arrival of the congregation, until May 26, 2024, at 13.00 WAS, 108,119 people arrived in Medina and Makkah. They come from 278 flying groups.

The prospective pilgrims are still waiting for the wukuf time in Arafah, Mabit in Muzdalifah and Mina (Armuzna) on June 15, 2024.