x

Hajj: 5 Nigerians Dies, 30 Battling With Mental Challenges

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has confirmed the deaths of five Nigerian pilgrims participating in the ongoing Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

The head of NAHCON Hajj medical team, Usman Galadima, made this known on Saturday during a meeting of the commission in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, adding that 30 patients also have mental health challenges.

He identified the delegates as two each from Osun and Kaduna states, while Plateau State recorded one.

Galadima disclosed that the people with mental challenges are currently undergoing treatment and are expected to perform Hajj.

According to him, “There are 30 of them with mental health challenges.

“We have been managing them in our facilities. We have about four psychiatrists on the team.

“We have been managing them and all of them would likely perform hajj because they are a bit stable now.”

He further stated that the 2023 Hajj clinic recorded two miscarriages and delivered one baby.

Hot this week

Suspected Boko Haram Fighters Attack Military Camp in Adamawa, Kill Four

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military camp...

TCN Restores Shiroro–Mando 330kV Line 2 to Service

By Jabiru HassanThe (TCN) has successfully restored the 330kV...

Kogi Govt Hails Tinubu Over Faleke’s Appointment, Describes It as Strategic Masterstroke

From Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi State Government has expressed...

Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Arraignment to April 23 Over Custody Issue

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the...

CSO’s kicks against media trial of Chief Judge, Justice Tsoho

*Says, any misconduct allegation must first be referred to...

CSO’s kicks against media trial of Chief Judge, Justice Tsoho

*Says, any misconduct allegation must first be referred to...

Arewa Forum condemns media trial on Justice Tsoho

The Arewa Renaissance Forum (ARF) has condemned in strong...

FG Pledges Action on Environmental Challenges in Oil-Producing Communities

By Francis WilfredThe Federal Government has reaffirmed its...

Tinubu: N98bn Disbursed to Strengthen Primary Healthcare Centres Nationwide

By Francis WilfredPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu says more...

Kano High Court Sentences Woman to Seven Years for N5.6m Fraud

By Francis WilfredThe Kano State High Court has...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img