- UPTH corrects reports that Burna Boy covered all medical bills, confirming only he assisted selected patients.
- Media inaccurately reported all patients’ bills were settled; UPTH confirms only selected individuals received his financial aid.
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has clarified recent reports that Nigerian musician Burna Boy paid the medical bills for all patients during a recent visit.
Contrary to widespread claims, the hospital stated that the singer only settled the bills for selected patients.
Burna Boy made headlines earlier this month following his philanthropic activities in Port Harcourt, which included paying medical bills and distributing foodstuff to those in need.
However, reports circulating in various media outlets inaccurately suggested that the musician had completely cleared outstanding medical bills for all patients at UPTH.
In a statement released by the hospital’s spokesperson, Elabha Meni, on Friday, the institution set the record straight while commending Burna Boy for his generosity.
The spokesperson clarified that the hospital did not receive direct payments from Burna Boy or his team on behalf of patients to cover healthcare costs, debunking earlier claims made by several blogs and news sites.
“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’s statements read.
In related news, Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Burna Boyhas captured the hearts of many for his compassionate gesture at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH).
The Grammy award-winning artist reportedly visited the hospital and took it upon himself to settle the medical bills for every patient in one of the hospital wards.