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Diri orders free quarterly health checks for Bayelsa residents

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has directed the Ministry of Health to conduct free quarterly medical check-ups for residents across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/diri-orders-free-quarterly-health-checks-for-bayelsa-residents/

Diri orders free quarterly health checks for Bayelsa residents

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