Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency Asaba

06/08/2026

The Permanent Secretary Dr Yinkore Receives Delegation from Association of Private Community Health Practitioners

The Permanent Secretary, Delta State primary health care development agency, Dr. Yinkore A. Paul, yesterday receives in his office a delegation from the Association of Private Community Health Practitioners, Delta State Chapter. The team was led by, Ezeugwu Euphemia Ukamaka RCHP (The Chairperson) and
Michael Chidokwe Adene RCHP (The (Vic Chairperson)
Onyejinwa Oluchukwu Blessing RCHP. (Member).

The delegation visited the Agency to formally introduce the association to the Delta State Government and explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration between private community health practitioners and government health institutions in improving healthcare delivery across the state.

Speaking during the visit, the leader of the delegation, stated that strengthening the partnership would promote the delivery of quality primary healthcare services throughout Delta State.

He noted that the association is committed to supporting government health programmes, including immunisation, maternal and child health, family planning, disease surveillance, and other public health interventions.

According to him, such collaboration would contribute significantly to the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Responding, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Yinkore A. Paul, commended the association for its commitment to supporting the state's healthcare system. He described the initiative as timely and welcomed the proposed collaboration, assuring the delegation of the Agency's readiness to work closely with the association in advancing quality, accessible, and people-centred primary healthcare services across Delta State.

24/07/2026

Advocacy Visit to Prof. Leroy Edozien the Ubili Ka Nkwu of Asaba at Umuezei, Oshimili South LGA
July 23, 2026

The Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, led by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Yinkore A. Paul, paid advocacy visit to Prof. Leroy Edozien the Ubili Ka Nkwu of Asaba in the spirit of Public Private Partnership and Primary Health Care Revitalization.

The delegation was warmly received by Prof. Leroy Edozien, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and the current Dean of the Faculty of Health Law & Policy at University of Medical Sciences Ondo City, Ondo State.

The Professor, who has been a great contributor to the development of health care in Nigeria and abroad, used this opportunity to announce his donation of a landed property to the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency.

This property shall be named the Oni Ahaba PHC Umuezei and if well harnessed will provide Primary Health Care services to the Umuezei community and its environs.

He explained that the donation is in memory of his late father, the Oni Ahaba, Chief Gilbert Oni Edozien, who was deeply committed to the welfare of his people.

The Permanent Secretary of the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Yinkore on behalf of the State Government acknowledged the significance of this gesture as most welcome.

He promised that government will be appropriately informed to own and develop it for use. He hoped that the people of Umuezei can now boast of a facility that is accessible and that Primary Health Care Services will be provided at their doorstep.

Bayoko Isioma Anita
PRO Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency Asaba

17/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Delta State Government Strengthens Immunisation Supply Chain, Financial Management, and Transparency in BHCPF-Supported PHC Facilities

By Isioma Anita Bayoko
PRO Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency Asaba

The Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency (DSPHCDA) has taken significant steps to strengthen immunisation supply chain management and improve financial accountability across the 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

This was the focus of activities in a series of meetings held at the State Secretariat, involving different programme officers - Cold Chain Officers (CCOs), Health Management Information System (HMIS) Officers, and Local Immunisation Officers (LIOs) organized by the State Primary Health Care Development Agency in collaboration with the WHO and UNICEF

At the meetings the LGA Officers gave monthly reports on immunization performance, stating monthly coverages, gaps and improvement plans.

Some of the resolutions reached for improving outcomes were:

1)implementing planned fixed and outreach sessions.

2) Improve monitoring and providing supportive supervision.

3) Maintaining cold-chain and vaccine viability

Speaking at the meetings, the permanent secretary, Dr Yinkore gave backing to the resolutions and encouraged all stakeholders to provide the needed support.

In a related development, the Agency also hosted a state-level training on the Primary Health Care Financial Management System (PHC-FMS) Digital Application and Dashboard, organised by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA).

The training was designed to develop a pool of national and state-level trainers who will cascade knowledge and provide technical support for the successful rollout and operationalisation of the PHC-FMS.

Participants were also oriented on the implementation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) and equipped with practical skills to effectively use the Financial Management System (FMS) platform at the state, Local Government Health Authority (LGHA), and PHC levels.

The digital platform is expected to facilitate seamless data entry, validation, financial reporting, and oversight while promoting transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.

The Permanent Secretary lauded the facilitators for their expertise and the participants for their commitment to strengthening financial management within the primary health care system.
He encouraged them to apply the knowledge gained during the training to support the effective implementation of the PHC-FMS and enhance accountability in the management of BHCPF resources.

These initiatives underscore the Delta State Government's commitment to strengthening the primary health care system by improving immunisation supply chain management, safeguarding vaccine quality, enhancing financial transparency, and ensuring efficient utilisation of health resources for better service delivery across the state.

17/07/2026

*Blackfly Prospecting Ongoing in Delta State*

A team of entomologists comprising representatives of the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), The Carter Center (TCC), and the Delta State Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Officers paid a courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary of the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency in his office earlier today 17th July 2026 to discuss the ongoing blackfly prospecting exercise in the state.

Speaking during the meeting, the Team Lead, Dr. Lazarus Nweke, Programme Officer at The Carter Center (TCC), informed the Permanent Secretary that laboratory analysis (PCR) would be conducted on the blackflies collected during the prospecting exercise.

According to him, the analysis will determine whether the blackflies are still transmitting Onchocerca volvulus, the parasite responsible for river blindness (onchocerciasis), thereby providing critical evidence on the transmission status of the disease in Delta State.

In his response, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Yinkore A. Paul, commended the Federal Ministry of Health, NPHCDA, and The Carter Center for their support to the state.

He noted that the state's river blindness control programme has successfully attained a non-transmission status.

Those present at the meeting included:

1)Dr. Yinkore A. Paul – Permanent Secretary, Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency

2)Dr. Lazarus Nweke – Programme Officer, The Carter Center (TCC)

3)Mr. Anighoro Vincent – State Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Coordinator

4)Mr. Pajiah Mofe – Entomologist

5)Dr. Clement Ameh Yaro – Entomologist

Other officials and members of the prospecting team were also in attendance.

Bayoko Isioma Anita
PRO

13/07/2026

*Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency Weekly Performance Review*

A review meeting was held earlier today 13th July 2026 with the Permanent Secretary DSPHCDA Dr Yinkore A Paul, Management and Staff to assess the Agency's performance for the week.

The meeting focused on evaluating progress made against planned activities, reviewing key performance indicators, identifying achievements, and discussing challenges affecting service delivery.

The Permanent Secretary commended the team's efforts while emphasizing the importance of accountability, timely reporting, and continuous improvement in the implementation of primary health care programmes.

Staff provided updates on ongoing activities and proposed practical solutions to address identified gaps.

The meeting concluded with clear action points aimed at strengthening coordination, improving performance, and ensuring the effective delivery of quality primary health care services across the state.

Isioma Anita Bayoko
PRO DSPHCDA

07/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE

2nd Quarter Primary Health Care Quality Assessment Commences Across Delta State

By Isioma Anita Bayoko
PRO DSPHCDA

7th July 2026.

The Permanent Secretary of the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency (DSPHCDA), Dr. Yinkore A. Paul, has led a team of health officials on the 2026 second-quarter Primary Health Care Quality Assessment exercise across Delta State.

The assessment commenced with visits to Oko Anala Primary Health Care Centre and Oko Amakom Primary Health Care Centre in Asaba, where Dr. Yinkore and his team evaluated the facilities across key performance areas. These included human resource management, maternal and child health services, patient care management, the availability of essential medicines and commodities, laboratory services, community participation, and financial management systems.

Commending the dedication and professionalism of healthcare workers on duty, the Permanent Secretary praised their resilience and unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare services despite existing challenges.

He emphasized the need to address staff attrition and strengthen continuous capacity-building programmes to enhance the knowledge and skills of frontline health workers, enabling them to respond more effectively to the healthcare needs of their communities.

Dr. Yinkore noted that the quarterly quality assessment exercise remains a critical mechanism for promoting accountability, monitoring performance, and improving service delivery at the grassroots level.

He reaffirmed that the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) is more than a policy initiative; it represents both State and Nationwide commitment to ensuring equity, financial risk protection, and access to quality healthcare for every Deltan.

This exercise underscores the state government determination to build resilient primary health care systems that serve as a foundation for achieving universal health coverage in Delta State.

22/06/2026

*PRESS RELEASE*

Permanent Secretary, DSPHCDA, Conducts Routine Visit to Oshimili South LGHA
Oshimili South, Delta State – June 19, 2026

By Isioma Anita Bayoko
*PRO DSPHCDA*

The Permanent Secretary of the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency (DSPHCDA), Dr. Yinkore A. Paul, on Friday, June 19, 2026, conducted a routine inspection visit to the Model Health Centre, Oshimili South Local Government Health Authority (LGHA).

During the visit, Dr. Yinkore engaged in strategic discussions with the Executive Secretary of Oshimili South LGHA, Dr. Kunu Phillet, alongside Local Government Programme Officers, Ward Focal Persons, and Officers-in-Charge (OICs).

The discussions focused on strengthening primary healthcare service delivery, sustaining routine outreach activities, and ensuring compliance with established operational standards.

*KEY OUTCOMES OF THE VISIT*

1) *Capacity Building*

Dr. Yinkore encouraged senior officers to conduct step-down trainings for lower-level staff to promote effective knowledge transfer, enhance staff capacity, and improve service delivery across all health facilities

*2) Outreach Services*

Stakeholders were reminded of the importance of adhering strictly to scheduled routine outreach sessions to ensure uninterrupted access to essential healthcare services within communities.

3) *Equipment Maintenance and Operational Standards*

The Permanent Secretary emphasized the need for proper maintenance and availability of essential outreach materials and equipment, including banners for visibility and identification, geostyle kits, and safety boxes for safe waste disposal.

He noted that these items are indispensable for effective immunization and outreach services and should form part of a structured outreach preparedness checklist.

4)*Crowd Control and Service Efficiency*

Dr. Yinkore also highlighted the importance of effective crowd management during outreach activities.
He recommended the use of orderly queuing systems and other crowd-control measures to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and ensure seamless service delivery across all wards.

Reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare across the state, Dr. Yinkore stressed that sustained collaboration between supervisory and frontline health workers, coupled with proper equipment maintenance and well-organized outreach services, remains essential for achieving universal and sustainable primary healthcare coverage in Delta State.

17/06/2026

*ACOMIN Reviews Gender and Human Rights Survey Findings in Delta State*

By Isioma Anita Bayoko
PRO Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency Asaba.

The Civil Society for Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has presented the findings of a post-evaluation survey conducted across five local government areas in Delta State, highlighting persistent gender and human rights challenges

The ACOMIN delegation, led by the state chairman Mr Gregory Sifo, earlier today 17th June 2026, visited the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency to share the outcomes of the survey, which was concluded in December 2025.

Speaking during the meeting, the programme Manager, Mrs Nnenna Ihua explained that the research was designed to measure awareness of gender and human rights programmes across the country, with Delta State serving as one of the focal states.

According to her, the survey revealed two major findings:
High awareness level of gender and human rights issues among community members. However, incidents of violations remain significantly underreported due to fear of stigmatization
Limited access to legal and psychosocial support services for survivors, with service coverage remaining below 40 per cent, underscoring the need for urgent prioritization of intervention

Mrs. Ihua commended the Permanent Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Yinkore A. Paul, for the support provided through Primary Health Care Centres, noting that the facilities often serve as the first point of contact and care for victims of gender-based violence and human rights abuses.

She expressed optimism that assistance and support for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and gender human rights (GHR) violations would continue to receive priority attention.

In his response, Dr. Yinkore thanked the ACOMIN team for the visit and acknowledged the challenges identified by the survey, particularly weak enforcement of laws against perpetrators and the absence of a comprehensive survivor protection system.

He reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to sustaining its partnership with ACOMIN and pledged continued collaboration aimed at strengthening support services for vulnerable groups across the state.

The meeting was attended by:

Dr Yinkore Paul Permanent Secretary, DSPHCDA

Dr Anibor Mathew, DSMA/I, DSPHCDA

Mr Gregory Sifo, ACOMIN State Chairman

Mrs Nnenna Ihua, Programme Manager, ACOMIN

Other stakeholders and officials.

12/06/2026

Today Friday 12 June, 2026 the Optimized Outreach PHC services delivery continuued at Area 75' behind Ibori Golf Club, PHC Anwai Catchment Area.
PS DSPHCDA- Dr Yinkore, A. Paul providing Supportive Supervision to the Outreach team.
Routine Immunization and Long Lasting Insecticidal Bed Nets (LLINs) were provided to targeted populations (Under-2 and Pregnant Women).

During his supportive supervision visit on the Optimized Outreach Sessions (OOS) at the Achalla Ibusa Outreach site, the Permanent Secretary of the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Yinkore A. Paul, commended the growing collaboration between private hospitals and Primary Health Centres in delivering immunization services.
He expressed particular satisfaction with the efforts of Duvees Hospital, led by its Medical Director, Dr. Ogochukwu Emmanuel, noting the hospital’s active role in supporting outreach activities. Dr. Yinkore encouraged the team to sustain this commitment and pledged to further integrate Duvees Hospital, along with other willing private health facilities, into upcoming initiatives—especially during the forthcoming Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week.
By strengthening these partnerships, the Agency aims to expand coverage and ensure that no mother or child is left behind in accessing essential health services.

Bayoko Isioma Anita
PRO DSPHCDA

12/06/2026