Indonesian Doctor Urges Pilgrims to Prioritize Health during Hajj

Surabaya, Indonesia, Indonesian Dr. Indah Melina, a beneficiary of the Makkah Route Initiative, raises awareness among pilgrims about the importance of maintaining good health. She told SPA reporter At Surabaya Airport, as she walked among the beneficiaries of the initiative, sharing health tips with Indonesian pilgrims. "I have been working as a doctor at a public hospital in Indonesia for four years," said Melina, 33. "I was thrilled to be selected as part of the medical team for the Hajj season. It has always been my dream to serve Indonesian pilgrims and ensure their safety." She emphasized that all Hajj campaigns have a medical team with specialized doctors and nurse technicians that make use of vital sign measurement devices and medication expected to be needed. "The team is given a list of pilgrims' names and health information, which enables it to monitor those with specific medical conditions. Comprehensive and advanced healthcare services are also provided upon their arrival in the Kingdom of S audi Arabia," she added. Melina stresses that Hajj is a holistic ritual serving both soul and body. She works to promote awareness among pilgrims about the importance of personal and environmental hygiene at the holy sites, in accordance with Islamic teachings. She also highlights the need for pilgrims to carry identification cards and acknowledged the efforts of the Kingdom authorities to ensure health security and facilitate procedures. Source: Saudi Press Agency