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The Speaker of the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal was today unveiled as the Face of Medical Check Up in Nigeria by the nation's association of medical practitioners – the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).

At the event, the NMA delegation stressed the need for Nigerians at all levels to go for medical check ups frequently. According to them, this is essential to facilitate early diagnosis of ailments.


At the event, the medical practitioners conducted medical examinations for the speaker and other members of the House of Representatives in attendance.

A strong case was also made for the swift resolution of the lingering crisis that had led to the suspension of legislative proceedings on the National Health Bill which was rejected by the president andreturned to the National Assembly for harmonization.

The speaker promised the legislators will expedite action on the bill and enjoined all stakeholders in the health sector to come forward andpresent their cases before the house.

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