The White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will visit the Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday to undergo what it called his “annual routine medical exam.”

White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said in a statement Wednesday that Trump will head to the medical facility near Washington to hold a meeting and speak to U.S. troops.

She added, “While there, President Trump will stop to undergo his annual routine medical exam.”

She said he might then travel to the Middle East where negotiators from Israel, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), and the United States are working on a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the release of hostages.

Trump is 79 years old. His health is closely monitored, not only because of his age but also due to questions previously raised about the deteriorating health of his predecessor Joe Biden and his ability to perform his duties while in office.

In July, the White House revealed that Trump was suffering from swelling in his lower legs and bruises on his right hand, after photos showed the president with swollen ankles and powders covering part of his hand.

His doctor, Sean Conley, said in a letter issued by the White House at the time that tests confirmed the leg problem was due to “chronic venous insufficiency,” a benign and common condition especially among people over 70 years old.

The doctor noted that the bruises on Trump’s hand were caused by mild soft tissue irritation due to frequent handshakes and the aspirin Trump takes as part of a “standard preventive cardiovascular regimen.”

Since then, the White House has downplayed concerns about Trump’s health.

Trump, who enjoys fast food and works long hours, visited Walter Reed Hospital in April for his first medical exam since taking office in January. The tests showed Trump has a normal heart rhythm and no major health problems, according to official results released by the White House.