A national conversation is needed on the health of presidential candidates. An independent panel could assess candidates and provide certification of their fitness for office. This panel would need to balance the need for transparency with the protection of medical privacy.
The Nigerian Medical Association has experience with this issue, having previously advocated for medical evaluations of candidates. As a major election approaches, this topic is gaining importance.
Further details on this proposal are available from the original source, including the potential role of the Nigerian Medical Association in leading the conversation and establishing standards for the assessments.
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