The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to building a more equitable and people-centred health system through practical, evidence-based strategies that leave no community behind.
Speaking at the 5th Centre for Integrated Health Programmes (CIHP) Scientific Roundtable in Abuja, themed “Reimagining Health Systems,” Dr.
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Oreh highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to translate the #Health4AllRivers vision of Governor Siminalayi Fubara into measurable progress for women, children, and vulnerable populations across the state.
According to the Rivers state Ministry of Health post on Wednesday, she highlighted the state’s seven-pillar health strategy, which focuses on financial and geographical accessibility, human resources for health, access to essential medicines.
Other strategy are health security, partnerships, health information systems, and governance, has become the guiding framework for expanding healthcare access in underserved areas.
“Equity remains the moral compass of sustainable health systems; it must therefore be intentional, not incidental,” Dr. Oreh noted.
“Her session explored practical, evidence-driven strategies to close these divides integrating outreach, digital tracking, and community-based delivery models that bring services to those furthest behind. “
She explained that the state government has intensified mobile outreach programmes and community engagement to address persistent gaps, such as zero-dose children and adolescent health disparities, particularly in hard-to-reach rural settlements.
Dr. Oreh also underscored the role of digital innovation in strengthening accountability and data-driven decision-making within the health system.
Panellists at the event agreed that equitable health systems are not only fair but also economically efficient, yielding stronger returns on investment and fostering public trust.
