Bengaluru, Sept. 6 -- Haj pilgrims selected for the 2027 pilgrimage will have to undergo a mandatory two-stage medical screening and obtain fitness certificates before travelling, the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services has said.

The first stage involves a preliminary medical examination and fitness certification, with September 15 set as the deadline for completing the process and submitting the required documents.

The second stage will be conducted closer to the date of departure and will include a final medical examination and mandatory vaccination. The measures have been introduced in accordance with directions from the Haj Committee of India to ensure that pilgrims are medically fit for the demanding pilgrimage.

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