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PRESS RELEASE

Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) raises serious concerns over the proposed MDCN Bill (HB 2695) and its implications for healthcare regulation in Nigeria.

A thread 👇
@officialABAT @SenGodswill @Fmohnigeria @amos_gwamna

#MDCNBill #HealthcarePolicy #Nigeria

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🌙 EID AL-ADHA MUBARAK FROM THE NIGERIA SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (NSP)!

As we mark this sacred celebration of faith, sacrifice, obedience, and compassion, may Allah (SWT) accept our prayers, honour our sacrifices, and fill our hearts and homes with peace, mercy, and abundant blessings.

Eid reminds us of the beauty of selflessness, unity, and service to humanity, the values that continue to define us as physiotherapists and as a professional family committed to healing, hope, and care.

May this joyous season strengthen our bonds, renew our spirits, and bring ease, happiness, and fulfillment to every member of our community.

Wishing all Muslim physiotherapists, colleagues, partners, and families a peaceful and truly blessed Eid al-Adha.

✨ Eid Mubarak from all of us at NSP! ✨

𝓝𝓢𝓟 𝓟𝓡 𝓣𝓮𝓪𝓶

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#Rehabilitation professionals! Do you want to find out about diagnosing & treating #PNI in conflict and humanitarian settings? Join our webinar with experts from the @WFOT.

📅 Thurs 21 May 2026
🕔 17:00 UTC/19:00 EEST
Arabic interpretation available
🔗: https://t.co/bkUEbbpvMV

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𝑲𝑨𝑵𝑶 – 𝑻𝑼𝑴𝑩𝑰𝑵 𝑮𝑰𝑾𝑨 2026 𝑰𝑺 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮!!! 🔥

The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) announces her 66ᵗʰ Annual Scientific Conference & 67ᵗʰ AGM.

📍 Kano State, Nigeria
🗓️ 25th – 31st October, 2026

🎯 Theme:
Advancing Physiotherapy Training & Practice to Address Nigeria’s Rehabilitation Needs

✨ “Kano ta Dabo, Tumbin Giwa…” — the historic giant, rich in culture, commerce, hospitality & legacy.

🎓 21 CPD Points (Main Conference)
🎓 15 CPD Points (Pre-Conference)

🔥 Let’s meet in Kano!

#Kano2026 #TumbinGiwa2026 #NSP2026 #Physiotherapy #Rehabilitation #NSP

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𝑲𝑨𝑵𝑶 – 𝑻𝑼𝑴𝑩𝑰𝑵 𝑮𝑰𝑾𝑨 2026 𝑰𝑺 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮!!! 🔥

The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) announces her 66ᵗʰ Annual Scientific Conference & 67ᵗʰ AGM.

📍 Kano State, Nigeria
🗓️ 25th – 31st October, 2026

🎯 Theme:
Advancing Physiotherapy Training & Practice to Address Nigeria’s Rehabilitation Needs

✨ “Kano ta Dabo, Tumbin Giwa…” — the historic giant, rich in culture, commerce, hospitality & legacy.

🎓 21 CPD Points (Main Conference)
🎓 15 CPD Points (Pre-Conference)

🔥 Let’s meet in Kano!

#Kano2026 #TumbinGiwa2026 #NSP2026 #Physiotherapy #Rehabilitation #NSP

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World Physiotherapy pays tribute to Dr Hana Ahmed Al-Khamees, President of @KPTAQ8.

We honour her commitment, leadership, and lasting impact on the profession.

Read the full tribute to Dr Al-Khamees here: https://t.co/DYDDSGAqdb

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Calling all physiotherapists: This is your opportunity to present your research to the global #Physiotherapy community! The call for abstracts for #WorldPhysio2027 opens on 11 June 2026.
Deadline 29 September 2026

Find out more: https://t.co/BJkURwRp8b

#GlobalPT #Rehab2030

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Do you have an idea that can help shape the future of physiotherapy? Four days left to submit a focused symposium for #WorldPhysio2027. Submission deadline: 8 April 2026.

Submit via: https://t.co/xNJBYRGAsD

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The #WorldPhysiotherapy #Africa region conference takes place in 2 months, from 5–6 June in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing #Physiotherapy professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers & partners together:🔗https://t.co/m3hGnDRuyB

#Rehabilitation #GlobalHealth

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During World Health Worker Week we are calling on governments around the world to invest in the global #HealthWorkforce to strengthen health systems, drive stronger outcomes & create healthy, resilient economies.

#WHWWeek #InterprofessionalCollaboration #HealthProfessionals

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Only three weeks left to submit a focused symposium for #WorldPhysio2027! 📣

If you have an idea that can help shape the future of physiotherapy, this is your chance.

Submit now: https://t.co/3SAee6FUD6
Submission deadline: 8 April 2026

#Physiotherapy #GlobalPT #Rehab2030

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Healthcare reform must be inclusive, balanced, and collaborative, not dominated by one regulatory body.

Nigeria’s healthcare system depends on partnership, not control.

Dr Oyinlola Felix Odusanya
President, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy

#Physiotherapy #MDCNBill #Nigeria

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PRESS RELEASE

Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) raises serious concerns over the proposed MDCN Bill (HB 2695) and its implications for healthcare regulation in Nigeria.

A thread 👇
@officialABAT @SenGodswill @Fmohnigeria @amos_gwamna

#MDCNBill #HealthcarePolicy #Nigeria

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Our Commitment

NSP remains committed to:
✔️ Professional integrity
✔️ Patient-centered care
✔️ Strong, balanced healthcare systems

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This may require:
• Sustained advocacy
• Public enlightenment
• Possible legal action

To protect the future of rehabilitation practice.

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Call to Action

NSP calls on:
📌 National Assembly – pause legislative action
📌 Authorities – ensure inclusive consultation
📌 Stakeholders – support advocacy efforts

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Why?

To:
• Prevent regulatory conflict
• Protect professional autonomy
• Ensure balanced legislation
• Safeguard patient care

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NSP Position

In collaboration with NUAHP:

👉 Both bills should be stepped down in their current form