The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal for ad-hoc medical professionals to serve on the 2025 Hajj medical team.
The application process will begin at midnight on March 8, 2025, and close at 11:59 PM on March 14, 2025.
The 2025 National Medical Team Operation will be based on volunteerism in accordance with international standards agreed upon by NAHCON management.
The commission in a post on its official X.com handle on Saturday emphasized that the application process is free and open to qualified doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare specialists.
“The 2025 National Medical Team Operation will be based on volunteerism in line with international standards as agreed by the NAHCON management, and application is free,” said Mariam Abubakar of NAHCON’s Public Affairs Unit.
“The chosen professionals will undergo specialized training in managing health issues common during Hajj, including heat-related illnesses, respiratory infections, and complications from pre-existing conditions,” Abubakar added.
The medical team will operate from temporary clinics established in pilgrim accommodations and field hospitals near ritual sites. Their responsibilities will go beyond conventional healthcare, extending to preventive medicine, health education, and coordination with Saudi health authorities.
“The medical team operates from temporary clinics established in pilgrim accommodations and field hospitals near ritual sites. Their responsibilities extend beyond conventional healthcare to include preventive medicine, health education, and coordination with Saudi health authorities throughout the pilgrimage season,” Abubakar stated.
Nigeria remains one of the largest contributors to the annual pilgrimage, with over 50,000 pilgrims expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj in 2025.
“The medical team operates from temporary clinics established in pilgrim accommodations and field hospitals near ritual sites. Their responsibilities extend beyond conventional healthcare to include preventive medicine, health education, and coordination with Saudi health authorities throughout the pilgrimage season.
“The application process occurs against the backdrop of evolving health protocols in Saudi Arabia, where authorities continue to implement measures developed during pandemic-era restrictions. While pilgrim quotas have returned to pre-pandemic levels, health screening and monitoring remain priorities for participating countries.
“Nigeria typically sends one of the largest contingents to the annual pilgrimage, with numbers expected to exceed 50,000 pilgrims this year. The medical team’s work encompasses the complete pilgrimage cycle, from pre-departure screenings in Nigeria through the intense days of ritual in Makkah, Arafat and Madinah, and continues until all pilgrims have returned home.
“The 2025 Hajj medical mission represents the continuation of Nigeria’s decades-long tradition of providing healthcare support to its citizens during one of Islam’s most significant religious obligations,” the statement read.
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