Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday urged Rivers people to prioritize their health by adopting healthy lifestyles and ensuring proper hygiene.
The governor gave the charge in a goodwill message to mark the World Health Day in Port Harcourt.
Gov Fubara reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to improving the healthcare sector in the state.
The Governor pledged that his administration will continue to prioritise initiatives that guarantee citizen’s access to quality healthcare.
He emphasized the importance of community involvement in promoting health awareness and supporting local health initiatives.
“On this World Health Day, I extend warm greetings to all Rivers people. Our administration is committed to improving healthcare in Rivers State, prioritizing initiatives that promote quality healthcare for all.
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“Since taking office, we’ve made significant progress, recruiting over 2,000 health workers, revamping several health facilities, and establishing a health insurance scheme. Our goal is to make Rivers State a health tourism hub, providing accessible and affordable healthcare,” he said.
The World Health Day is a global health awareness event celebrated on the 7th day of April every year. The theme for this year’s World Health Day is: “Together for health. Stand with science”. This theme emphasises the importance of scientific research, collaboration, and evidence-based solutions in improving global health, highlighting the One Health approach that connects human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
