Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reinforced stringent health screening standards for prospective pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj, warning that there will be no compromise in complying with medical guidelines set by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The commission issued the directive during a meeting with the State National Medical Team Leaders in Abuja on Tuesday.

During the meeting, monitored by PREMIUM TIMES, NAHCON Chairman, Abdullahi Usman, a professor, said Saudi Arabia's medical screening requirements must strictly guide Nigeria's Hajj health operations.

Mr Usman stressed that full compliance with the guidelines is non-negotiable, noting that they directly influence operational approvals and th...