Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare system and expanding access to quality medical services across the state.
In a goodwill message to mark this year’s World Health Day, the governor said his government would continue to prioritise policies and programmes that guarantee affordable and efficient healthcare for residents.
Fubara urged citizens to take responsibility for their wellbeing by adopting healthy lifestyles, maintaining proper hygiene and guarding against preventable diseases. He also stressed the role of community participation in promoting health awareness and supporting grassroots initiatives.
“On this World Health Day, I extend warm greetings to all Rivers people. Our administration remains committed to improving healthcare in Rivers State and prioritising initiatives that promote quality healthcare for all,” he said.
Highlighting achievements in the sector, the governor noted that his administration had recruited over 2,000 health workers, upgraded several health facilities and introduced a health insurance scheme aimed at widening access to care.
He added that the state government was positioning Rivers as a potential hub for medical tourism by ensuring that healthcare services are both accessible and affordable.
Fubara further listed the revival and expansion of zonal hospitals in Bori, Omoku, Ahoada and Degema, as well as the remodelling of 153 primary healthcare centres across the state to improve service delivery.
He also disclosed that more than 400 staff of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital had been promoted, alongside the recruitment of an additional 500 personnel to boost capacity.
World Health Day, observed annually on April 7, is a global health awareness campaign. This year’s theme, “Together for health: Stand with science,” underscores the importance of collaboration, research and evidence-based solutions, while promoting a holistic approach that links human, animal and environmental health.
