Morocco deploys medical team to support pilgrims during Hajj 2025

Tuesday 06 May 2025 - 08:20

By: Dakir Madiha

Morocco deploys medical team to support pilgrims during Hajj 2025

In a ceremony held Monday in Rabat, health minister Amine Tahraoui officially welcomed the Moroccan medical mission set to accompany pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season. The mission’s sole goal is to ensure Moroccan pilgrims receive proper medical care throughout their stay in the holy sites.

The delegation comprises 82 professionals, including doctors, nurses, and administrators, drawn from both the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Royal Armed Forces’ health services. Their task extends beyond standard medical support; they are expected to stand by the pilgrims in moments of need, provide guidance, administer care, and offer reassurance far from home.

Minister Tahraoui reminded the medical team of the responsibility they carry, not only as healthcare professionals but as representatives of Morocco. He urged them to approach their mission with integrity, compassion, and a spirit of service. The task ahead, he said, demands more than clinical expertise; it calls for attentiveness, empathy, and a constant readiness to assist.

He stressed the importance of early intervention and awareness. Preventive care, he noted, holds equal weight to treatment. He encouraged the team to remain close to the pilgrims, offer guidance, and help prevent health complications before they arise. Their role also involves monitoring existing health conditions, offering psychological support, and reacting promptly to emergencies.

Lamiae Chakiri, regional health director for Souss-Massa and head of this year’s medical mission, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to meet the demands of the pilgrimage. Before departure, regional health offices across Morocco conducted medical screenings and administered vaccinations. An online platform has also been set up to keep pilgrims informed and connected to the health services available to them abroad.

The support system does not end with the team. The ministry has deployed medical points in key locations across Mecca and Medina, including seven fixed centers and several mobile units. Referral teams will assist pilgrims in hospitals, while awareness teams will offer advice and answer questions. A new digital system will allow doctors to track each patient’s medical file in real time and detect any potential outbreaks.

To give pilgrims more control over their health, the ministry has prepared individual kits containing portable medical tools, thermometers, blood pressure monitors, and glucose meters, alongside face masks and hand sanitizers.

As thousands of Moroccans prepare for a physically and emotionally demanding journey, the medical mission stands ready to ensure their safety and well-being.