Bayelsa upgrades 62 hospitals in two years, says commissioner

The Bayelsa State Government has renovated, upgraded and equipped 62 primary and secondary healthcare facilities in the past two years to improve access to quality medical services. Commissioner for Health Dr Seiyefa Brisibe said the upgrades include 49 primary healthcare centres and 13 secondary facilities in Yenagoa and hard-to-reach communities, with new rules requiring residential quarters for workers and at least two sources of electricity.

Pidgin: Bayelsa State Government don renovate, upgrade and equip 62 primary and secondary healthcare facilities for the past two years to make quality medical service better. Commissioner for Health Dr Seiyefa Brisibe talk say the upgrade include 49 primary healthcare centres and 13 secondary facilities for Yenagoa and hard-to-reach communities, plus new rules wey require house for workers and at least two sources of electricity.

How this affects you: Bayelsans in Yenagoa and hard-to-reach communities now have improved access to quality medical services through the upgraded facilities, better worker accommodation, reliable power and ambulance services.