A TEAM of six medical officers and 20 nurses from the Ministry of Health will be among the more than 800 Haj pilgrims in this year's Haj season.
As an official send-off to the medical crew and intending Haj pilgrims made upof the ministry's staff, a doa selamat ceremony was held yesterday at the ministry's multipurpose hall.
Attending the event was Health Minister Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Suyoi Hj Osman.
The ministry will dispatch a first batch comprising three doctors and seven nurses to make early preparations before the country's Haj pilgrims arrive in Medina on November 13.
The subsequent batch will accompany the Haj pilgrims as instructed by the ministry.
Members of the medical team were given briefings to update their knowledge and skills such as the weather conditions, pediatrics and women's healthcare.
The Haj delegation were given medical check ups along with physiotherapy training and refresher courses in basic life support.
During the ceremony, the head of the medical team, Dr Hj Azlan Hj Jaludin pointed out that the temperature in the holy land this year can be high, thus reminding the Haj delegation to avoid staying in the sun for a long time.
He also advised them to bring their medical cards and get enough rest, drink plenty of water and always listen to the advice of the medical team.
The event saw the minister handing over donations to those going for the pilgrimage, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. (AII1)
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