In a bid to strengthen the state’s healthcare system, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Rivers State, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, has called on health workers to be more diligent in collecting and recording data.
According to the Rivers State Ministry of Health’s official Facebook page, Dr. Oreh made this appeal at the opening of the first-ever Rivers State Joint Annual Review Meeting in Port Harcourt yesterday, December 11th, emphasizing the need for accurate data collection to track performance and inform decision-making.
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The Commissioner noted that data collection had been a challenge in the past, making it difficult to assess performance across the healthcare system, but stressed that the meeting aimed to address these issues and strengthen data collection and record-keeping. “We need to be diligent in collecting and recording data to improve our healthcare system,” Dr. Oreh said.
The Joint Annual Review Meeting is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders to review progress, identify gaps, and develop strategies to improve healthcare delivery in the state.Dr. Oreh also assured that Rivers State was committed to building a high-performing, equitable, and resilient health system, capable of delivering universal health coverage and improved population health outcomes.
The meeting also featured an award ceremony, where retired Directors from the Ministry were honored for their service. This recognition is a testament to the state’s appreciation for the dedication and hard work of its health workers.The Joint Annual Review Meeting is a significant step towards improving healthcare delivery in Rivers State, and it is expected to yield positive outcomes for the state’s healthcare system.
