Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board, 2 Olu Obasanjo Road, Waterlines Junction, Port Harcourt (2026)

04/06/2026

A healthy community begins with healthy mothers and thriving children.

Every vaccination, every nutrition check, every antenatal visit, and every health education session contributes to a stronger, healthier future for our families.

As we count down to the 1st Round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) 2026, taking place from June 8–12, 2026, we encourage parents, caregivers, and community members to take advantage of this opportunity to access essential health services for women and children available at all Primary Health Care facilities across Rivers State.

When mothers are healthy and children are protected, communities prosper.

04/06/2026

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) TRAINING FOR NURSES

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency response capacity and improve patient outcomes, the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) successfully organized a Basic Life Support (BLS) Training on 2nd June, 2026, at the RSPHCMB Conference Hall.

The training brought together nurses from various Local Government Areas across Rivers State for a comprehensive learning experience focused on lifesaving emergency care skills.

Participants received both theoretical and practical training on key BLS concepts, including the early recognition of medical emergencies, high-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, and the management of choking incidents.

A major component of the training was the hands-on practical session, where participants practiced essential lifesaving techniques using mannequins and AED trainers under the guidance of the facilitators. The interactive session provided an opportunity for participants to refine their skills, build confidence, and improve their preparedness to respond effectively during emergencies.

The training concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session, allowing participants to discuss real-life experiences, clarify concerns, and gain practical insights applicable to their daily practice.

The programme further strengthened the capacity of nurses across the State, equipping them with critical skills needed to provide timely and effective emergency care while contributing to improved patient safety and improved health outcomes.

02/06/2026

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!

Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) is Here!

From June 8th–12th, 2026, the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) will be bringing essential healthcare services closer to women, children, and families across Rivers State.

Whether you're a pregnant woman, a mother, a caregiver, a father, or a community member, there's something for you.

For Pregnant Women
✔️ Antenatal registration
✔️ Free delivery services at our facilities
✔️ Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccination

For Women of Childbearing Age
✔️ Cervical cancer screening
✔️ Free voluntary HIV counselling and testing
✔️ Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services

For Children (0–5 Years)
✔️ Routine immunization services
✔️ Nutrition screening and support
✔️ Vitamin A supplementation for stronger immunity
✔️ Deworming
✔️ Diarrhea care & Oral Rehydration

For Girls (9 Years)
✔️ Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination

For Men
✔️ General health check-ups
✔️ Free malaria testing (RDT) and treatment with ACT

For Everyone
✔️ RIVCHPP registration

Plus, daily health education sessions will be held at participating facilities, providing valuable information on important health topics and healthy living practices.

Don't miss this opportunity to access essential healthcare services for you and your family.

Visit the nearest Primary Health Care facility in your community and take advantage of these services.

📞 For enquiries, call 08069149905

29/05/2026

RSPHCMB HOLDS 3-DAY STATE LEVEL TRAINING FOR 1ST ROUND MNCHW 2026

In preparation for the 1st Round of the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) successfully organized a 3-day State Level Training from 25th–26th and 29th May 2026 at the RSPHCMB Conference Hall.

The training brought together key health officers and programme focal persons from the 23 LGAs of Rivers State to strengthen coordination, improve service delivery and enhance community-based healthcare interventions ahead of the statewide exercise.

Declaring the training open, the Director of Community Health Services, Dr. Joy Wihioka, commended healthcare workers for their dedication during previous health interventions and emphasized the importance of teamwork, accurate data reporting, community engagement and quality healthcare delivery during the upcoming MNCHW round.

Participants received practical and technical sessions on major MNCHW interventions including immunization, Vitamin A supplementation, deworming, antenatal care, family planning, birth registration, malaria prevention, HIV services, social mobilization and data management.

The training also focused on strengthening monitoring systems, improving community participation and promoting integrated healthcare services aimed at reducing maternal and child morbidity and mortality across Rivers State.

As preparations intensify for the 1st Round 2026 MNCHW scheduled to hold from 8th–12th June 2026, the training served as a strategic platform for harmonizing implementation plans, strengthening collaboration among stakeholders and reinforcing the commitment of healthcare workers towards delivering quality healthcare services to women, men and children across Rivers State.

28/05/2026

On Tuesday, 26th May 2026, the Management Team of the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) convened a strategic meeting with the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO) alongside the 23 Medical Officers of Health across the State to strengthen preparedness and response measures following the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) alerts reported in parts of Africa.

The meeting focused on enhancing the readiness of health facilities and frontline healthcare workers through improved surveillance, prompt case identification, infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and rapid response coordination.

Key action points highlighted during the meeting included:
1. Immediate dissemination of health advisory information to all heads of health facilities across the State.
2. ⁠Reinforcement of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices within healthcare facilities.
3. ⁠Maintaining a high index of suspicion, particularly among travelers and persons presenting with compatible symptoms.
4. ⁠Prompt reporting of suspected cases through established surveillance channels.
5. ⁠Continuous sensitization of healthcare workers and communities on preventive measures and early detection.

The meeting also emphasized the need to strengthen Routine Immunization (RI) coverage across the State. Medical Officers of Health were charged to ensure that immunization outreaches are intensified to reach all eligible children, especially zero-dose and underserved children within communities.

RSPHCMB remains committed to safeguarding the health of Rivers people through proactive surveillance, preparedness and strengthened primary healthcare service delivery.

27/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the joy, dreams, and limitless potential of every child.

Every child deserves the right to grow up healthy, safe, protected, and given the opportunity to thrive.

At the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB), we remain committed to improving child health through quality healthcare services, routine immunization, proper nutrition, regular health checks, and other lifesaving interventions that support healthy growth and development.

As we mark Children’s Day, let us continue to work together to build a healthier, brighter future for every child.

Happy Children’s Day!

27/05/2026

A 2-DAY TRAINING ON NUTRITION COMMODITIES

The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) successfully organized a 2-Day Training on Nutrition Commodities aimed at strengthening the capacity of healthcare workers on essential nutrition interventions necessary for improving maternal, infant, and child health outcomes across Rivers State.

The training focused on key nutrition commodities and interventions including Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS), Vitamin A Supplementation, and the prevention, identification, and management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).

During the sessions, facilitators educated participants on the importance of MMS in improving maternal and child health. Participants learned that MMS contains essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, folic acid, zinc, iodine, and vitamins A, C, D, and E, which support fetal development, strengthen immunity, reduce anemia, improve pregnancy outcomes, and promote healthy growth and brain development in children.

The training also highlighted Vitamin A supplementation as a critical public health intervention for children under five years and other vulnerable groups. Facilitators emphasized its role in supporting healthy vision, boosting immunity, reducing the severity of infections, and preventing child morbidity and mortality.

A significant aspect of the training centered on Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), with healthcare workers receiving practical guidance on early detection using Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tapes, identification of danger signs, and appropriate treatment approaches. Participants were also trained on the management of uncomplicated SAM using Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) such as Plumpy’Nut, alongside routine medications and nutritional support.

Sessions further covered the management of complicated SAM cases requiring hospital-based care, including stabilization procedures, infection management, therapeutic feeding, and rehabilitation in line with World Health Organization treatment guidelines.

The training concluded with practical demonstrations and interactive sessions focused on early diagnosis, proper nutritional counseling, community sensitization, and strengthening access to nutrition commodities as part of ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition and improve public health outcomes across Rivers State.

23/05/2026

REPORT ON Q1 LMCU 2026 REVIEW MEETING

The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) successfully held its 1st Quarter Local Government Logistics Management Coordinating Unit (LMCU) Review Meeting for 2026 on Tuesday, 19th May 2026, at the RSPHCMB Conference Hall.

The meeting brought together the 23 LMCU Coordinators representing all LGAs in Rivers State, alongside staff of the Pharmaceutical Services Department, to review logistics performance across the State, address key operational challenges, and strengthen strategies for efficient supply chain management and last-mile delivery of public health commodities, including Malaria, HIV, Family Planning, and MNCH commodities.

The meeting was attended by the Executive Secretary of RSPHCMB, represented by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, alongside the Director of Nutrition and the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics.

During the meeting, the Director of Pharmaceutical Services and the Director of Nutrition delivered a joint presentation on Multiple Micronutrient Supplement (MMS) record-keeping and supply chain management, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation, accountability, and uninterrupted commodity availability across health facilities.

Additional presentations were delivered by the State LMCU Coordinator, the LMCU RSPHCMB Desk Officer, the Head of Pharmacy Supervision, and the Head of Pharmacy Procurement. Sessions focused on LGA data harmonization, effective use of the NHLMIS platform, findings from supportive supervision visits, and compliance with the Essential Medicines List to promote rational drug use and improve service delivery across Rivers State.

The review meeting also provided an opportunity for collaborative discussions, experience sharing, and strategic planning aimed at strengthening healthcare commodity management systems and improving access to essential health services across the State.

22/05/2026

Stakeholders across the State convened on 21st May 2026 to review the progress recorded following the last round of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) conducted in November 2025, and to strategize for the 1st Round of MNCHW 2026 scheduled to hold from 8th–12th June 2026.

In his welcome remarks, the Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB), Dr. Chituru Adele, reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the implementing team to sustain efforts aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality indices across the State. He emphasized that both routine service delivery efforts and intensified interventions such as MNCHW remain critical to improving health outcomes for women and children in Rivers State.

He further noted that substantial funding support had been committed by the State Government and development partners towards the successful implementation of the programme. According to him, these investments must translate into quality healthcare services that effectively reach women and children in all parts of Rivers State. He encouraged participants to actively contribute innovative and practical strategies that would strengthen the implementation and impact of the upcoming MNCHW round.

During the meeting, the State MNCHW Lead delivered presentations highlighting the achievements recorded during the previous round at both State and LGA levels, while also identifying gaps and weak areas requiring improvement ahead of the forthcoming round.

The meeting was highly interactive, with stakeholders engaging in constructive discussions and making valuable contributions towards the success of the programme. Also present was Hon. Mina Tom-Quinn, who represented the Forum of Supervisory Councillors for Health and pledged continued support towards the successful implementation of the 1st Round of MNCHW 2026 across the State.

20/05/2026

RIVERS STATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT BOARD HOLDS 1ST QUARTER NUTRITION DATA REVIEW MEETING

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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