Rivers State Govt Flags Off Renovation & Upgrading Of 135 Primary Healthcare Facilities 

Posted on February 3, 2025
OWUPELE BENEBO 
The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to provide quality healthcare that is accessible to the Rivers People.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara reaffirmed this during the Flag-Off of the renovation and upgrading of 135 Primary Healthcare Facilities in 135 Wards across the 23 Local Government Areas of the State on Friday, 31st January 2025.
Represented by his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, Governor Fubara said his Administration is doing everything possible to ensure healthcare delivery would be accessed even in the most remote communities by facilitating this unprecedented Statewide renovation of Primary Healthcare Centres.
“This is to increase geographical access to quality basic healthcare services and reduce maternal Infant and child mortality and prevalence of non-communicable diseases and other preventable illnesses in Rivers State” the Governor stressed.
The State Chief Executive expressed gratitude to our partners, the World Bank and the Federal Ministry of Finance, through the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress, by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project and National Primary Healthcare Development Agency.
According to him, “We collectively strive towards the reduction of maternal, infant, and child mortality and tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, thereby accelerating economic growth and development in the State”.
In her remarks, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, stated that it was fitting for the Governor to have delegated the Deputy Governor to represent him and Flag Off the revitalization and re-equipping of 135 Primary Healthcare Centres across the 23 Local Government Areas of the State.
She highlighted the Deputy Governor’s drive, passion, and commitment to steering the State’s Primary Healthcare Task Force, which has led to significant transformation.
Dr. Oreh expressed gratitude to Governor Fubara for his leadership and dedication, which have contributed to the ongoing transformation of the State’s Healthcare System.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management   Board, Prof. Blessing Jaja, said that the revitalization of the Healthcare Centres would lead to a significant modernization of their facilities, ultimately improving the overall Healthcare System of the State.

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