The Rivers State Ministry of Health is a ministry of the

Government of Rivers State The Government of Rivers State consists of elected representatives and appointed officials responsible for the government of Rivers State, Nigeria. Rivers State has a population of about 5 million people, and is one of the 36 states that make up t ...

that facilitates the provision of health services to residents and visitors in

Rivers State, Nigeria Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...

. Its current headquarters is at 2nd Floor, State Secretariat Complex, Port Harcourt.

Leadership

The Commissioner is in charge of overseeing the daily activities of the Ministry. The Permanent Secretary supports the general policies and priorities of the government which operates within the context of the management practices and procedures created for the government as a whole. The Permanent Secretary also sees that major projects, policy formulation and direction, sectoral strategies and development plan for the Ministry are implemented.

Organizational structure

Departments

*Administration *Finance & Account *Planning, Research & Statistics *Pharmaceutical Services *Medical Services *Public Health Services *Nursing Services

Parastatals

*Rivers State Hospital Management Board *Institutions ** College of Health Science and Technology **School of Nursing **School Of Midwifery *Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board

List of commissioners

* Emi Membere-Otaji (1999–2003) * Solomon Enyinda * Silas Eneyo * Tamunoiyoriari Sampson Parker * Odagme Theophilus (2015–2017) * Princewill A. Chike (2017–present)

References

External links

Official website
{{Ministries of Rivers State

Health Health, according to the World Health Organization, is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity".World Health Organization. (2006)''Constitution of the World Health Organiza ...

Rivers State Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa ...

Health in Rivers State