Final phase of Hajj 2026 medical screening continues in Accra

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has announced that the medical screening exercise for prospective pilgrims for Hajj 2026 has entered its final phase, with a scheduled mop-up exercise currently underway in Accra.

According to the PAOG, medical screening activities conducted earlier in the Upper East, Upper West, Northern and Ashanti Regions were completed successfully.

The exercises were described as orderly and professionally managed, with strong cooperation from prospective pilgrims and effective coordination by accredited Hajj agents.

The medical team overseeing the exercise expressed satisfaction with the conduct of participants and commended the calm and disciplined approach demonstrated throughout the screening process.

The team, led by Dr. Alhaji Abdul Samed Tanko, reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strict privacy and confidentiality in handling all medical records and screening materials.

To ensure that no eligible pilgrim is excluded, PAOG has scheduled a mop-up screening exercise in Accra for individuals who were unable to participate during the regional screenings.

In addition, all pilgrims under special arrangements or protocol are required to report to the Hajj Village at Kotoka International Airport in Accra for their medical screening.

The Accra screening exercise commenced on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and will continue through Sunday and Monday, with activities expected to conclude on Thursday, March 5, 2026, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

PAOG has urged all affected individuals to take note of the schedule and comply fully, stressing that timely participation is essential to ensure a smooth and successful completion of the Hajj 2026 preparations.