The medical exams for Hajj pilgrims from the Mednine region are set to begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until October 16, according to a schedule published on the official page of the Regional Directorate of Religious Affairs in Mednine. For the first time, these exams will take place outside of Mednine at the basic health center in Bab Bhar, Gabes, which will serve as the only regional center to provide medical exams for all candidates from the fifth region.
The Regional Director of Religious Affairs in Mednine, Khalil Bouklach, stated that these medical exams will precede analyses and X-rays at the health circles of the reference delegates of the Hajj candidates before the scheduled medical examination. He added that the exams will be conducted over several days, with specific dates allocated for each delegation. On October 1, exams will be conducted for pilgrims from the northern Mednine delegation.
The medical exams will continue on October 2 for pilgrims from the Djerba Midoun delegation, followed by those from the Sidi Makhlouf and Ben Khédash delegations on October 3. The exams will resume on October 5 for pilgrims from the Ben Guerdane delegation, and on October 6 for those from the Djerba Houm Souk and southern Mednine delegations.
The medical exams will take place at the basic health center in Bab Bhar, Gabes, which has been designated as the regional center for the fifth region. This center will provide medical exams for all Hajj candidates from the region, according to Bouklach. He emphasized the importance of these exams in ensuring the health and well-being of the pilgrims.
Dr. Zied Enz, Director of Preventive Health at the Regional Health Directorate, called on Hajj candidates to bring their medical documents and prescriptions related to chronic diseases or medical reports from their private doctors. He also announced that two make-up days, on October 26 and 28, will be allocated for those who miss the scheduled exams.
The medical exams are a mandatory requirement for Hajj pilgrims, and their results will be used to assess the health and fitness of the candidates. The exams will cover various aspects of health, including chronic diseases, infectious diseases, and mental health.
A total of 5,000 Hajj candidates from six governorates, including Mednine, will undergo medical exams in the coming weeks. The exams are being conducted to ensure that pilgrims are fit to perform the Hajj rituals and to prevent the spread of diseases.
Key points
- Medical exams for Hajj pilgrims from Tunisia's Mednine region will start on October 1 at a health center in Gabes.
- The exams will be conducted over several days, with specific dates allocated for each delegation.
- Two make-up days, on October 26 and 28, will be allocated for those who miss the scheduled exams.
