Nat’l Tymes News Desk
THE Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has announced that mandatory medical screening for all prospective pilgrims for Hajj 2027 will begin on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
According to a statement issued on September 22, 2026, the exercise will take place at designated medical screening centres across the country.
The PAOG said the medical screening is a mandatory requirement and a prerequisite for the processing and issuance of Hajj visas.
All prospective pilgrims are therefore required to undergo the screening and obtain the necessary medical clearance before proceeding with their Hajj preparations.
The screening fee has been fixed at GH¢650 per pilgrim.
Prospective pilgrims are required to present their valid travel passports and passport numbers at the screening centres.
The PAOG has urged pilgrims to ensure that their passport details are correct and readily available to avoid delays during the screening process.
To ensure an orderly exercise and prevent overcrowding, pilgrims travelling through accredited Hajj travel agents have been advised to contact their respective agents to book appointments on their behalf.
Direct-payment and protocol pilgrims are required to contact the Ghana Hajj Board Secretariat to obtain their assigned appointment dates.
The PAOG has further urged all pilgrims to strictly follow their assigned dates and screening schedules.
The Office also encouraged prospective pilgrims to book their appointments early and report to their designated screening centres as scheduled.
The Medical Screening Schedule is as follows:
For enquiries, pilgrims may contact the PAOG through: pilgrimghana@gmail.com, 0537383992 or 0243206171. WhatsApp enquiries can also be made on +233 537383992.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
