Burna Boy didn’t pay medical bills of all patients – UPTH clarifies
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has refuted reports claiming that superstar singer Burna Boy covered all medical bills for patients during a recent visit.
Recently, the singer garnered media attention for his charitable activities in Port Harcourt, which included paying medical bills, distributing foodstuffs, and sponsoring a N4 million lunch at a popular market.
However, the hospital clarified that Burna Boy only settled the bills of selected patients, not all outstanding bills as previously reported.
This clarification was made after several blogs and news sites earlier reported that Burna Boy had paid the hospital bills for all patients.
Elabha Meni, the institution’s spokesperson, clarified this in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Friday, while also commending the singer’s generosity.
“We commend Burna Boy’s kindness in financially assisting select patients in our hospital to offset their bills during his visit on June 11.
“However, contrary to reports stating that all patients’ bills in UPTH were paid during the visit, only selected patients received cash gifts or donations.
“The hospital did not receive direct payments from the musician and his team on behalf of patients to support this worthy course of reducing healthcare costs,” Meni stated.
