Three-day medical programme and requirements for chronic conditions
LIBYA – The Dbeibah government’s Ministry of Health has announced that its medical committee is preparing to carry out medical checks on Hajj pilgrims from 27 October, as part of a three-day programme at various sites from Sirte to Zuwara, under a schedule that will be sent to pilgrims by text message setting out where each group is to be examined.
Clinics and appointments notified to pilgrims by text message
The committee has set up clinics at each facility, supervised by one of its doctors, with four doctors and four clinics taking part. The work will continue for three days or until the target number of pilgrims has been examined.
Standard form to assess fitness for travel
The ministry said the checks would follow an approved medical form to assess each pilgrim’s health, confirm that they meet the health requirements for performing Hajj and determine whether they are fit to travel and perform the rituals.
The medical committee stressed the importance of bringing recent medical reports and test results, particularly for pilgrims with chronic illnesses, so that the medical assessment can be completed without delay.
Reports required for heart, diabetes and respiratory patients
The documents required, depending on the pilgrim’s condition, are:
• Heart patients: a recent report from a cardiologist setting out the diagnosis, treatment and how stable the condition is, together with an echocardiogram if the doctor requests one.
• Diabetes patients: the latest glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) result and any recent reports or tests, particularly where blood sugar levels are unstable or there are complications.
• Patients with advanced respiratory disease: a recent report from a specialist setting out the severity of the disease, how stable the condition is and the treatment being used, stating whether oxygen or breathing-support devices are needed.
• Patients with other chronic illnesses: available medical reports describing their condition and treatment, along with the results of relevant tests and examinations.
Missing documents could delay Hajj visas
The committee urged pilgrims to prepare the required documents and bring them to their appointment, warning that missing reports and tests could delay completion of the medical assessment and of Hajj visa procedures. It said it would not be responsible for delays caused by missing documents.
