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Stories, updates, and insights from across Rivers State

IT’S TIME TO CLOCK IN FOR PROTECTION!
ImmunizationJan 19, 2026

It’s Time to Clock in for Protection!

Measles and Rubella are preventable diseases that can lead to serious complications, especially in children

By RSPHCMB Admin

PRESENTATION OF THE REVITALIZED PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRE IN AMADI-AMA
EventsJan 16, 2026

Presentation of the Revitalized Primary Healthcare Centre in Amadi-Ama

The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB), under the leadership of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Chituru Adele, formally presented the revitalized Amadi-Ama Primary Health Care Centre

By RSPHCMB Admin

PRESENTATON OF REVITALISED PHC AND FLAG-OFF OF FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN BUNDU-AMA MODEL PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE
EventsJan 15, 2026

Presentaton of Revitalised Phc and Flag-Off of Free Medical Outreach in Bundu-Ama Model Primary Health Centre

The Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board presentation and medical outreach train arrived Bundu-Ama Model Primary Health Centre for the presentation of the revitalised PHC

By RSPHCMB Admin

JOY, SMILES AS RUKPOKWU MODEL PHC IS PRESENTED, FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH TOUCHES LIVES
EventsJan 14, 2026

Joy, Smiles as Rukpokwu Model Phc Is Presented, Free Medical Outreach Touches Lives

Joy and gratitude filled the air at the Rukpokwu Model Primary Health Centre as the facility was officially presented alongside a free medical outreach, bringing hope and quality healthcare closer to residents of the community.

By RSPHCMB Admin

PRESENTATON OF REVITALISED PHC AND FLAG-OFF OF FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH AT WOJI MODEL PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE
EventsJan 13, 2026

Presentaton of Revitalised Phc and Flag-Off of Free Medical Outreach at Woji Model Primary Health Centre

The Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board (RSPHCMB) has successfully presented the revitalised Woji Model Primary Health Centre, further demonstrating the Board’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare service delivery.

By RSPHCMB Admin

REPORT ON TRAINING OF NURSES/MIDWIVES ON OBSTETRIC POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND SCAN
TrainingAug 28, 2025

Report on Training of Nurses/Midwives on Obstetric Point of Care Ultrasound Scan

A 4-day capacity building workshop on Obstetric Point-of-Care ultrasound scan for nurses/midwives was conducted from the 25th - 28th of August, 2025...

By RSPHCMB Admin

Maternal Newborn & Child Health Week
Maternal HealthDec 20, 2024

Maternal Newborn & Child Health Week

Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week is here! From December 9th to 13th, all primary health centers across the 23 LGAs in Rivers State will be offering services free of charge...

By RSPHCMB Admin

Integrated Measles Campaign Begins!
ImmunizationOct 14, 2024

Integrated Measles Campaign Begins!

The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board announced the launch of an integrated vaccination campaign targeting children aged 9 months to 5 years...

By RSPHCMB Admin

RSPHCMB Report on Capacity Building on Improving Basic Mental Health Services
Mental HealthSep 11, 2024

Rsphcmb Report on Capacity Building on Improving Basic Mental Health Services

A two-day workshop addressing mental health service improvement took place September 4-5, 2024, organized by RSPHCMB...

By RSPHCMB Admin

Stakeholders Meeting on the Implementation of Basic Mental Health Services in Primary Health Centres in Rivers State
Mental HealthSep 11, 2024

Stakeholders Meeting on the Implementation of Basic Mental Health Services in Primary Health Centres in Rivers State

The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board convened a stakeholders' meeting to update participants on integrating mental health services...

By RSPHCMB Admin

Report on One Day Orientation Meeting on SOPs Manual for Pharmaceutical Services
Pharmaceutical ServicesAug 27, 2024

Report on One Day Orientation Meeting on Sops Manual for Pharmaceutical Services

The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board developed and distributed the inaugural edition of Standard Operating Procedures manuals...

By RSPHCMB Admin

Rivers State Launches Primary Health Care Basic Obstetric Imaging Services
Maternal HealthJul 28, 2024

Rivers State Launches Primary Health Care Basic Obstetric Imaging Services

Nigeria's Health Commissioner Dr. Adaeze Oreh unveiled a new maternal health initiative providing point-of-care ultrasound services at primary health centers...

By RSPHCMB Admin

Fubara Pledges to Prioritize Health Sector in 2025 Budget
Health PolicyJul 13, 2024

Fubara Pledges to Prioritize Health Sector in 2025 Budget

Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced his administration will substantially boost healthcare funding in the 2025 budget with focus on healthcare, education and agriculture...

By RSPHCMB Admin

Governor Fubara Signs State Policy on Nutrition
NutritionJul 5, 2024

Governor Fubara Signs State Policy on Nutrition

Rivers State's chief executive has approved the Rivers State Policy on Food and Nutrition and the Rivers State Multisectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition 2024-2028...

By RSPHCMB Admin

2024 World Tuberculosis Day
Disease ControlApr 21, 2024

2024 World Tuberculosis Day

The Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board organized the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day event at Rumuigbo Primary Health Centre...

By RSPHCMB Admin

Rivers State Governor’s Visit to Model Primary Health Centre Rumuigbo in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area
ArchiveMar 30, 2024

Rivers State Governor’s Visit to Model Primary Health Centre Rumuigbo in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area

The Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminialayi Fubara who was ably represented by the Deputy Governor, Her......

By RSPHCMB Admin

CAPACITY BUILDING ON MANAGEMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASES
ArchiveMar 14, 2024

Capacity Building on Management of Cardiovascular and Chronic Kidney Diseases

The workshop on the management of cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases was organized by Rivers State Primary Health Care Management......

By RSPHCMB Admin

RIVERS STATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT BOARD REPORT ON PRIMARY EYE CARE REFRESHER TRAINING
ArchiveMar 6, 2024

Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board Report on Primary Eye Care Refresher Training

6th March, 2024 The refresher training of Heads of Facilities, Health Information......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Prof. Kinikanwo I. Green commissions Primary Health Care Annex and Doctors Lodge
ArchiveFeb 26, 2024

Prof. Kinikanwo I. Green Commissions Primary Health Care Annex and Doctors Lodge

The Executive Secretary of Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board, Prof. Kinikanwo Innocent Green, has commissioned the Primary......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Needs Assessment – Report Summary
ArchiveFeb 11, 2024

Needs Assessment – Report Summary

The Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board (RSPHCMB) following its inauguration on the 7 th of......

By RSPHCMB Admin

REPORT OF THE 3 DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME ON ACCOUNTING FOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITY MANAGERS AND REVENUE OFFICERS
ArchiveFeb 11, 2024

Report of the 3 Day Training Programme on Accounting for Primary Health Care Facility Managers and Revenue Officers

The training programme was organized for all MOHs, Head of Facilities and Revenue officers of all the Health Facilities under the Board’s......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board made history to host SCFN meeting
ArchiveFeb 11, 2024

Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board Made History to Host Scfn Meeting

History was made on 19th and 20th September, 2023 as the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board had the privilege of hosting the......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Minimum Service Package Costing and Investment workshop.
ArchiveFeb 11, 2024

Minimum Service Package Costing and Investment Workshop.

One of the key components of Primary Health Care Under one Roof (PHCUOR) is the availability of a costed Minimum Service Package (MSP) for......

By RSPHCMB Admin

RIVERS STATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (PHC) OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 2023. 6 th – 8 th November 2023
ArchiveFeb 11, 2024

Rivers State Primary Health Care (phc) Operational Guidelines Development Workshop 2023. 6 Th – 8 Th November 2023

The Government of Rivers State through the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) in conjunction with other key......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Supportive Supervision to Khana and Oyigbo LGAs
ArchiveFeb 10, 2024

Supportive Supervision to Khana and Oyigbo Lgas

Management Supportive Supervision led by the Special Services Unit is a fundamental strategy for optimizing the performance of Primary......

By RSPHCMB Admin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH AUTHORITY
ArchiveOct 29, 2023

Local Government Health Authority

The reactivation of the Local Government Primary Health Care Authority organized by the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board......

By RSPHCMB Admin

PRIMARY EYE CARE
ArchiveOct 17, 2023

Primary Eye Care

REPORT ON STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING ON THE INTEGRATION OF PRIMARY EYE CARE SERVICES INTO THE RIVERS STATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM The......

By RSPHCMB Admin

2024 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
ArchiveOct 4, 2023

2024 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB), under the leadership of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Kinikanwo Innocent......

By RSPHCMB Admin

WORLD CONTRACEPTIVE DAY
ArchiveSep 25, 2023

World Contraceptive Day

To improve the reproductive life of women by avoiding or delaying pregnancy, various methods of Contraception and family planning have been......

By RSPHCMB Admin

WE ARE HIRING NURSES/MIDWIVES
ArchiveSep 18, 2023

We Are Hiring Nurses/Midwives

Exciting Opportunity!!! The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) in collaboration with the National Primary Health......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Anthrax Awareness and Prevention
Disease PreventionSep 1, 2023

Anthrax Awareness and Prevention

Important information about Anthrax prevention, symptoms, and treatment measures for Rivers State residents.

By RSPHCMB Admin

ANTHRAX!!!
ArchiveAug 31, 2023

Anthrax!!!

ANTHRAX!!! - Read more on our blog.

By RSPHCMB Admin

SOUTHERN RELIGIOUS AND TRADITIONAL LEADERS ENGAGEMENT
ArchiveAug 29, 2023

Southern Religious and Traditional Leaders Engagement

Rivers State Southern Religious and Traditional Leaders Engagement (SORTLE) Rivers State Southern Religious and Traditional Leaders......

By RSPHCMB Admin

VISIT OF THE HONORABLE COMMISSIONER FOR HEALTH RIVERS STATE
ArchiveJul 20, 2023

Visit of the Honorable Commissioner for Health Rivers State

The Executive Secretary RSPHCMB Dr Kinikanwo. I. Green and the management team of the board played host to the Hon. Commissioner for Health......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Courtesy call to the Council of Chiefs
ArchiveJul 19, 2023

Courtesy Call to the Council of Chiefs

Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board team led by the Executive Secretary, Dr Kinikanwo Green, State Coordinator Sydani, State......

By RSPHCMB Admin

INAUGURATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH AUTHORITY
ArchiveJul 11, 2023

Inauguration of Local Government Health Authority

The Executive Secretary (ES) Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) Dr. Kinikanwo Innocent Green and management team......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Award of excellence
ArchiveMay 29, 2023

Award of Excellence

Award of excellence - Read more on our blog.

By RSPHCMB Admin

African Vaccination Week 2023
ArchiveMay 29, 2023

African Vaccination Week 2023

African Vaccination Week 2023 - Read more on our blog.

By RSPHCMB Admin

Integrated Outreach in Emagho – Kugbo, Abua
ArchiveApr 21, 2023

Integrated Outreach in Emagho – Kugbo, Abua

Integrated Outreach in Emagho – Kugbo, Abua - Read more on our blog.

By RSPHCMB Admin

REPORT ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING
ArchiveDec 2, 2022

Report on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management Training

The ‘First-Contact Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Management Training’, was organized by Rivers State Primary Health Care Management......

By RSPHCMB Admin

INAUGURATION AND TRAININGS OF WARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITEES(WDC)
ArchiveOct 24, 2022

Inauguration and Trainings of Ward Development Commitees(wdc)

JOURNEY SO FAR The WDC a component of the Ward Health System is a strategic thrust for delivery of Primary Health Care services. It is an......

By RSPHCMB Admin

BASIC HEALTH CARE PROVISION FUND (BHCPF)
ArchiveOct 22, 2022

Basic Health Care Provision Fund (bhcpf)

The Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) was established under section 11 of the National Health Act as a catalytic funding to improve......

By RSPHCMB Admin

PROVISION OF QUALITY ESSENTIAL MEDICINES (FACILITY RECAPITALIZATION) AT PHCs TO BOOST EFFICIENT HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN RIVERS STATE
ArchiveOct 22, 2022

Provision of Quality Essential Medicines (facility Recapitalization) at Phcs to Boost Efficient Health Care Delivery in Rivers State

One of the eight(8) components of primary health care is the provision of essential medicines. WHO has defined essential medicines as......

By RSPHCMB Admin

CHAI/RVSG CERVICAL CANCER SECONDARY PREVENTION PROGRAM
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

Chai/Rvsg Cervical Cancer Secondary Prevention Program

Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women in Nigeria, and other Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC). More than......

By RSPHCMB Admin

The Federal National Population Commission Census Summit
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

The Federal National Population Commission Census Summit

The Permanent Secretary Dr. Agiriye A Harry represented by the DEOHS Dr. Thank God Frank attended the National population census summit on......

By RSPHCMB Admin

The visit of the Environmental Registration Council of Nigeria to RSPHCMB on the 22nd September 2022.
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

The Visit of the Environmental Registration Council of Nigeria to Rsphcmb on the 22nd September 2022.

The Environmental Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON) led by its Zonal Coordinator South-South visited the Board. The aim of the......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Visit of the Rivers State Chapter of Water Producer Association of Nigeria on the 25th July, 2022  (WAPAN)
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

Visit of the Rivers State Chapter of Water Producer Association of Nigeria on the 25th July, 2022  (wapan)

WAPAN led by the state chairman visited the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Services (DEOHS) to discuss the operations......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Second Quarter Supportive Supervision of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Services
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

Second Quarter Supportive Supervision of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Services

The supervision took place between 14th April and 30th June 2022.  The objective of the visit is to Support, Motivate and identify......

By RSPHCMB Admin

COMMISSIONING OF COUNCIL SICK BAY/INFANT WELFARE CLINIC, EMUOHA LGA
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

Commissioning of Council Sick Bay/Infant Welfare Clinic, Emuoha Lga

The Council Sick Bay/Infant Welfare Clinic in Emohua Local Government Council headquarters was commissioned on the 15th of July, 2022 by......

By RSPHCMB Admin

COMMISSIONING OF PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE OMUANWA, IKWERRE LGA
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

Commissioning of Primary Health Centre Omuanwa, Ikwerre Lga

Primary Health Centre Omuanwa in Ikwerre LGA was commissioned on the 4th of August, 2022 by the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr. (Mrs)......

By RSPHCMB Admin

COMMISSIONING OF THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY BUILDING AND STAFF CLINIC, PORT HARCOURT CITY COUNCIL, PORT HARCOURT LGA
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

Commissioning of the Primary Health Care Authority Building and Staff Clinic, Port Harcourt City Council, Port Harcourt Lga

The Primary Health Care Authority building and Staff Clinic in Port Harcourt City Council headquarters was commissioned on the 7th of......

By RSPHCMB Admin

MANAGEMENT SUPPORTIVE SUPERVISION & MEETING WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF KHANA LGA
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

Management Supportive Supervision & Meeting with the Chairman of Khana Lga

The Management of the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board, paid a scheduled visit to Khana LGA on the 20th July, 2022. This......

By RSPHCMB Admin

THE PERMANENT SECRETARY AND MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY TEAM VISIT TO OMUMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA (LGA)
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

The Permanent Secretary and Management Supervisory Team Visit to Omuma Local Government Area (lga)

PREAMBLE The Permanent Secretary (PS), Dr. Agiriye Harry, Directors of the Board and other supervisory team members made a scheduled visit......

By RSPHCMB Admin

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/PEDIATRICS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING
ArchiveOct 20, 2022

Basic Life Support/Pediatrics Advanced Life Support Training

A two-day training on Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support organized by the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management......

By RSPHCMB Admin

Maternal New-born and Child Health Week 2022 (MNCHW)
ArchiveSep 17, 2022

Maternal New-Born and Child Health Week 2022 (mnchw)

The Maternal New-born and Child Health Week is a sustained approach to universal coverage of high-impact, low-cost interventions through......

By RSPHCMB Admin

2022 WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK CELEBRATION IN RIVERS STATE
ArchiveSep 15, 2022

2022 World Breastfeeding Week Celebration in Rivers State

World Breastfeeding Week is a worldwide celebration to commemorate the `act of breastfeeding’ and its benefits to the mother, child,......

By RSPHCMB Admin

REPORT ON RSPHCMB/ISN/SRFT/ ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY WORKSHOP
ArchiveJul 18, 2022

Report on Rsphcmb/Isn/Srft/ Acute Kidney Injury Workshop

The Acute Kidney Injury hybrid workshop held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, at the Conference Halls of Rivers State Primary Health Care......

By RSPHCMB Admin

RIVERS STATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT BOARD DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SERVICES REPORT ON TRAINING OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS AND TECHNICIANS
ArchiveJul 18, 2022

Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board Department of Medical Services Report on Training of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians

6th March, 2024 The training of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians was organized by Rivers State Primary Health Care Management......

By RSPHCMB Admin