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OURO BRANCO, ALAGOAS - A young doctor serving in a remote region of Alagoas state has become a social media sensation after documenting the heartfelt gifts he receives from patients unable to offer monetary compensation. Dr. Douglas Ciriac, 27, who provides care through the sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) – Brazil’s public healthcare system – in ouro Branco, regularly receives offerings of fresh produce and homemade goods from those he treats.
Dr. Ciriac’s online presence, boasting over 140,000 followers, showcases the unique expressions of gratitude from residents of the *backlands* (sertão) region. Common gifts include live chickens, eggs, corn, beans, pumpkin, acerola cherries, and homemade sweets. He shares these exchanges with his online audience,highlighting the strong bonds he’s formed with the community.
Based in Ouro Branco, Dr. Ciriac serves patients at one of the city’s four Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS) – primary healthcare centers. Beyond the UBS, he undertakes weekly trips into the countryside to provide medical attention to residents who have difficulty accessing healthcare facilities.
