The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) has reported a steady rise in primary healthcare performance, with quality-of-care scores reaching 78.9% in Q3 2026 (up from 76.4% in Q1). The assessment covered 203 BHCPF-supported facilities across 23 LGAs.
Key Highlights & Gains
- Patient Experience: 95% overall client satisfaction; 91% of women reported receiving respectful care.
- Essential Medicines: Availability improved to 86%.
- Maternal & Child Health: Delivery scores rose to 84%; 89% of newborns were breastfed within an hour of birth.
- Community Engagement: 87% of facilities involved Ward Development Committees in business planning.
- System Growth: Financial management (80%), administrative systems (79%), and HMIS data management (74%) all recorded steady gains.
Critical Gaps Identified
- Workforce Shortages: HR management scores dropped to 51%; only 28% of facilities have at least two registered nurses/midwives.
- Emergency Referrals: Only 7% of facilities have a functional vehicle or ambulance.
- Funding & Clinical Supervision: Just 14% received timely Direct Facility Financing (DFF), and correct partograph use in labor stood at 49%.
Next Steps
The RSPHCMB is taking targeted action to resolve staff shortages, improve emergency transit, accelerate fund disbursements, and offer intensive mentoring in the 7 lowest-performing LGAs.