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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria says 402 medical personnel have been assigned to serve Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for the 2024 hajj exercise.
Ismail said over 65,000 Nigerian pilgrims are expected to participate in the hajj, noting that the Saudi authorities recommended one doctor per 1,000 pilgrims. Ismail said the commission is employing preventive measures to protect Nigerian pilgrims from heat-related medical emergencies.
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