The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) successfully held its 1st Quarter Local Government Logistics Management Coordinating Unit (LMCU) Review Meeting for 2026 on Tuesday, 19th May 2026, at the RSPHCMB Conference Hall.
The meeting brought together the 23 LMCU Coordinators representing all LGAs in Rivers State, alongside staff of the Pharmaceutical Services Department, to review logistics performance across the State, address key operational challenges, and strengthen strategies for efficient supply chain management and last-mile delivery of public health commodities, including Malaria, HIV, Family Planning, and MNCH commodities.
The meeting was attended by the Executive Secretary of RSPHCMB, represented by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, alongside the Director of Nutrition and the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics.
During the meeting, the Director of Pharmaceutical Services and the Director of Nutrition delivered a joint presentation on Multiple Micronutrient Supplement (MMS) record-keeping and supply chain management, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation, accountability, and uninterrupted commodity availability across health facilities.
Additional presentations were delivered by the State LMCU Coordinator, the LMCU RSPHCMB Desk Officer, the Head of Pharmacy Supervision, and the Head of Pharmacy Procurement. Sessions focused on LGA data harmonization, effective use of the NHLMIS platform, findings from supportive supervision visits, and compliance with the Essential Medicines List to promote rational drug use and improve service delivery across Rivers State.
The review meeting also provided an opportunity for collaborative discussions, experience sharing, and strategic planning aimed at strengthening healthcare commodity management systems and improving access to essential health services across the State.