The Special Services Unit of the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board successfully held a three-day review meeting with Heads of Facilities (OICs) and Medical Officers of Health (MOsH) across all 23 Local Government Areas of the state from March 23–25, 2026.
In attendance were: the Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board, Dr. Chituru Adele; the Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme, Dr. Vetty Agala; Directors of RSPHCMB; the Head of Medical Services of RIVCHPP; as well as 229 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) and 23 Medical Officers of Health (MOsH) from the 23 LGAs. The sessions were held at the RSPHCMB Conference Hall.
Presentations were delivered by:
Dr. Nnesochi Offor – Head, Special Services Unit
Dr. Prince Abueh – Head, Requisition
Dr. Uzoma Ogbuku – Head, Supervision
Key Focus Areas
Review of Q3 2025 Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS) alongside Q1 2026 performance
Assessment of routine supportive supervision coverage
Evaluation of facility-level operations and requisition patterns
Identification of key achievements, challenges, and strategies for improvement
The discussions provided a comprehensive overview of facility readiness, infrastructure, compliance, and operational performance across the LGAs.
The Executive Secretary of RIVCHPP highlighted critical challenges affecting service delivery, particularly for RIVCHPP clients. Directors also shared departmental insights, while an interactive session enabled OICs and MOsH to raise field-based concerns and contribute to practical solutions.
The meeting reinforced a shared commitment to strengthening healthcare systems and improving service delivery outcomes across Rivers State.