Douye Diri Launches Free Health Screenings in Bayelsa

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has directed the state Ministry of Health to implement free quarterly medical check-ups for residents suffering from cancer, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and other health conditions. This directive was issued during a thanksgiving service for King Mozi Agara at Saint John’s Anglican Church in Olobiri, Kaiama, within the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area.

Governor Diri emphasized that the initiative would benefit residents who cannot afford medical services at government-owned secondary healthcare facilities. He instructed the Commissioner for Health to commence the health checks every three months and maintain a register of beneficiaries to avoid overcrowding.

Diri expressed concern over the rising incidence of cancer and encouraged Bayelsans to utilize the initiative. He also acknowledged the recovery of the Kolokuma monarch and highlighted the importance of traditional rulers in community governance.

Additionally, he directed the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure to propose rehabilitation plans for damaged roads leading from the Kaiama Bridge.