The Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs has made it mandatory for Hajj pilgrims to complete the form for medical examination on the mobile application.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has released a medical questionnaire on Pak Hajj app on which information has been asked about various diseases and it has to be filled by every pilgrim by Friday.
According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the questionnaire is related to blood pressure, heart diseases and diabetes; in addition to the basics, questions regarding asthma, arthritis and thyroid disease will also have to be answered.
A link for printing the visa has also been added to Pak Hajj mobile app.
According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the schedule of the flights for Hajj has also been made available on the mobile app and new information is being uploaded on Pak Hajj app in phases.
Earlier the Ministry of Religious Affairs had again issued a health advisory for travellers to Hajj that stresses on the strict medical guidelines to be followed for travelling to Hajj.
According to the advisory, people who are suffering from serious and life-threatening conditions will not be allowed to perform Hajj.
This includes patients with advanced cancer, severe heart conditions/heart failure, kidney failure, chronic respiratory and serious lung diseases and liver disorders.
The ministry has also warned that lawsuits can be brought against anyone who submits emulated or fabricated medical certificates in accordance with Saudi legislation.
Pilgrims have been advised to prioritise their health, strictly adhere to all of the regulations, carry a proper certificate from a doctor, and should also carry their full medical records with them.
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