The Honourable Commissioner of Health Rivers State, Dr Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, has recently paid an unscheduled facility visit to the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board located at the Waterline axis of Port Harcourt. Her visit is in furtherance of her vision to reposition and deliver quality health services to the people and other […]
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The Executive Secretary (ES) RSPHCMB Dr. Kinikanwo Innocent Green and management team of the Board has inaugurated the Local Government Health Authority in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni and Obio/Akpor LGAs respectively. Speaking at the inauguration The ES encouraged the LGAs to partner with the Board for effective Primary Health Care service delivery.
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The first round of Maternal, New born and Child health week 2023 is here!!!! From the 5th to 9th June 2023 in all our primary health centers, there is something for everybody. Key survival strategies for 1. Children such as vitA supplementation, deworming, nutritional screening, immunization, and birth registration. 2. Women such as antenatal registration, […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo Antenatal care plays a crucial role in ensuring a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery. Regular check-ups, screenings, and guidance from healthcare professionals support you and your baby’s well-being. Here are Some take Home Reasons You Should Prioritize your health and your baby’s well-being with regular antenatal care. 1. Early and consistent antenatal […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo Did you know that meningitis can be a serious and life-threatening disease, especially in children? Protect your child against this deadly infection by getting them vaccinated against meningitis. This vaccine is safe, effective and can prevent your child from contracting meningitis, which can cause severe brain damage, hearing loss, and even death. […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) in conjunction with the State Branch of RedCross carried out a 3 day Campus sensitization and vaccination with COVID-19 vaccine Johnson and Johnson brand. The Campus Sensitization was carried out on the 27th through 29th of March, 2023 at Iganatius Ajuru University. In […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board in collaboration with World Health Organization and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) have successfully implemented Integrated Community Outreach Services in the State. The Integrated Community Outreach Services was carried out in 24 Hard-To-Reach Settlements in six Local Government Areas of the State, […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) has Commenced Rotavirus vaccine immunization program in the State. At a press conference held on the 22 November 2022, the RSPHCMB highlighted the importance and need for caregivers and mothers to vaccinate their eligible children against the Rotavirus. Rotavirus is a very contagious […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo In line with the National Measles Elimination Strategic Plan, the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board has announced a new date for its Integrated Measles Vaccination campaign in the State. The new date announced for Integrated Measles vaccination campaign is billed to commence on the 25th November to 2nd December in […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo The Rivers state government through the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) is set to introduce ROTA vaccine into the Expanded Programme on immunization schedule(EPI) along with 16 other states zoned for the Southern States cluster Launch of the vaccine. ROTA vaccine is useful in the prevention of diarrheal disease […]
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