Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa
Residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, yesterday turn out in large numbers to received free medical checkup and treatment at the multi-million naira Family Care Hospital in Yenagoa.
Over 500 persons have so far received the free treatment as part of the yearly medical outreach, which an initiative of Prof. Seyiefa Brisbe Foundation in collaboration with the Family Care Hospital.
The medical outreach, which entered its sixth year, according to the Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Brisbie, was part of his genuine effort at giving back to the society and to mark the fifth year anniversary of one of the best hospitals in the state.
He said the event also marked one of the activities to commemorate the birthday of Professor Brisibe.
Speaking at the event, Professor Brisibe appreciated family, friends and colleagues for the accolades and support, noting that he is inspired to save lives because of the motivation from his parents.
He advised beneficiaries to take advantage of the free medical service to know their health status by checking to know if the situation needs prompt diagnosis and treatment to reduce mortality rate in Bayelsa State and Nigeria at large.
Also speaking, Dr. Beimonyo Brisibe and Manager, Family Care Hospital, Beauty Eyo, described Professor Brisibe as philanthropist who derived pleasure in impacting lives through his medical outreach within and outside Bayelsa State.
Also, the Paramount Ruler of Opolo community, Chief Gabriel Ekezie, and his counterpart from Biogbolo community, Chief Frank Amos, thanks Professor Brisibe and his team for his gesture to bring succour to host communities of Family Care Hospital.
Consultant, Family Care Hospital, Dr. Tarila Aweipekumo, while enumerating various healthcare services delivered in the outreach and scope of the event, emphasised that the free healthcare service is pertinent to give back to society.
