The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) on Friday, May 15, 2026, successfully held its 1st Quarter Nutrition Data Review Meeting at the RSPHCMB Conference Hall.
The meeting brought together all 23 Medical Officers of Health, 23 Local Nutrition Officers (LNOs), representatives of development partners, and key stakeholders in the health sector to review nutrition performance and strengthen nutrition interventions across Rivers State.
Representing the Executive Secretary, Dr. Mrs. Nnesochi Offor highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration and commitment towards improving nutrition outcomes across the State.
Also speaking, Dr. Carol Joseph emphasized the critical role of data-driven decision-making in strengthening nutrition programmes and improving service delivery.
Presentations during the meeting focused on Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) treatment, Rivers State nutrition data, and DHIS2 nutrition data review, aimed at assessing progress, identifying gaps, and improving nutrition reporting and interventions.
Goodwill messages were delivered by representatives of the World Health Organization, while Prof. Alice Nte gave a special remark.
The meeting also featured interactive discussions, strategic planning sessions, and key recommendations geared towards strengthening nutrition service delivery and improving health outcomes across Rivers State.
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