About Us

Rivers State Ministry of Health is statutorily responsible for driving the Health care policy of the Government of Rivers State, especially in providing an effective and qualitative Health care delivery system in the state. The activities of the Ministry of Health cover Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Health Services. The local government councils are responsible for providing primary health care services. This is achieved through 386 Primary health care facilities, 18 Secondary facilities, and 4 Tertiary facilities located in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.

What is our Objective?

  • Promote an enabling environment for the attainment of sector goals
  • Equitably increase coverage with packages of quality essential health care services
  • Strengthen the health system for delivery of packages of essential health care services
  • Improve protection for health emergencies and risks
  • Enhance healthcare financial risk protection
  • The mandate is to provide clear policies, plans, and legislative and regulatory frameworks for the health sector.

Vision

To provide Universal access to affordable and qualitative healthcare for everyone who resides in Rivers State.

Mission

To ensure proper service integration at all levels of health care establishment and to develop and implement policies and programmes to improve and maintain quality health services that are capable of providing effective, efficient and affordable healthcare delivery.

Goal

Our Goal is the overarching goal of the Rivers State Strategic Health Development Plan II (SSHDP) which is to ensure healthy lives and promote the well-being of all Rivers citizens through enhancing access to quality, affordable, cost-effective, preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and promotive healthcare delivery.

Ministers & Directors

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Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh

Commissioner,Rivers State Ministry of Health

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Dr. Sylvanus Ojum

Director Special Program s / Projects, Director Emergency Medical Services Rivers State Ministry of Health.

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Mrs. Utchay Ndidi Chikanele

Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Rivers State.

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