THE Federal Medical Centre (FMC), in Yenagoa on Sunday pledged to sustain its policy of extending quality tertiary medical services to rural dwellers in Bayelsa at affordable costs. According to him, the hospital conducts periodic free medical services, both at its Yenagoa and Otuoke outreach hospitals, as well as medical missions to rural communities within its neighbouring communities. Alagoa, who was represented by Dr Anthony Eguvbe, Head of Otuoke Outreach Unit of FMC Yenagoa, said the policy of affordable healthcare for rural people informed the establishment of the Otuoke centre. Medical experts from the different departments of the hospital rendered a one-day free medical care to the people at the Ewoi Village Hall. Also, health experts from Community Health Department of the hospitals took a turn to sensitise the community on the various aspects of health maintenance.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 21, 2018 14:56 UTC