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RIVCHPP Events
Mar 05, 2025
3-day residential training programme
Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has organised a 3-day residential training programme for its team members recently on the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) and improving the...
Feb 20, 2025
RIVCHPP Participates in First Quarter 2025 Forum of SSHIAs held at Abuja, Nigeria to Strengthen Health Insurance Systems
On the 20th and 21st of February 2025, The Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Program (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, actively participated in the First Quarter Meeting...
Feb 21, 2025
RIVCHPP Participates in Strategic National Engagement to Strengthen Health Insurance Access in Rivers State
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), under the able leadership of its Executive Secretary, Dr. Vetty Agala, participated in the One-Day Strategic Engagement Meeting with other State Social...
Feb 07, 2025
VISIT TO THE CIVIL SERVANT CLINIC
RIVCHPP'S EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TOURS CIVIL SERVANT CLINICS AHEAD OF ENROLMENT OF FORMAL SECTOR INTO HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME... Assessing Readiness to Deliver Quality Healthcare to Civil Servants in Rivers StateFollowing the...
Jan 24, 2025
2025 Quarter 1 Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Gateway Forum Meeting
On the 24th of January, 2025, the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) ably led by the Acting Executive Secretary, Dr. Vetty Agala convened the first Gateway Forum Meeting...
Dec 02, 2024
Courtesy visit to the office of the deputy governor of Rivers state
Management team of RIVCHPP, ably led by the Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh along with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Comfort Mekele Igwe, and...
Nov 04, 2024
RIVCHPP BOSS COMMENDS GOVERNOR FUBARA AND ETCHE COUNCIL CHAIRMAN.
The Acting Executive Secretary of Rivers Contributory Health Protection Programme, [RIVCHPP],, Dr. Vetty Agala, represented by Dr. Mac-Moses Isaiah commended the State Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, GSSRS, for the laudable...
Oct 29, 2024
National Conference on SSB Tax and Healthcare Financing
In the recent "National Conference on SSB Tax and Healthcare Financing," held in Abuja on 29th October 2024, the Acting Executive Secretary of Rivers Contributory Health Protection Programme, [RIVCHPP] ,...
Oct 14, 2024
Launch of Kingdom Health Mandate Initiative for Rivers West Senatorial District
The Acting Executive Secretary of RIVCHPP, Dr Vetty Agala, joined the Deputy Governor of the State, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh , and other...
Oct 16, 2024
Opening ceremony of the 2024 PSN Rivers Pharmacy week
The Acting Executive Secretary was at hand during the opening ceremony of 2024 PSN Rivers Pharmacy week as a panelist to discuss" How can RIVCHPP ensure the availability of cost...
Oct 14, 2024
RIVCHPP OPTIMISTIC OF A BRIGHTER 2025.
As the year, 2024, is winding up, organisations and individuals have started planning strategically for the incoming 2025.In that spirit, Rivers State Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Dr....
Sep 05, 2024
ADVOCACY VISIT FROM INTERFAITH INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Religious leaders in Rivers State are stepping up to share vital information about government health programs that can transform our communities! Dr.Vetty Agala, Acting Executive Secretary of the Rivers State...
Aug 20, 2024
ADVOCACY VISIT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, RIVERS STATE.
The Executive Secretary of RIVCHPP Dr Vetty Agala paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rivers State. The purpose was to discuss the Law establishing...
Aug 23, 2024
BHCPF IMPLEMENTATION SENSITIZATION MEETING.
Advancing social health insurance in Rivers State! 🏥🌟On August 23, 2024, the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) held a crucial sensitization meeting on implementing the Basic Healthcare Provision...
Aug 13, 2024
Experts in the HIV/AIDS care space on an Advocacy visit to the Executive Secretary, RIVCHPP
The Executive Secretary(ES) received a delegation of experts in HIV/AIDS care space led by Dr Golden Owhondah, the Director of Public health and disease control, Rivers State Ministry of Health.Speaking...
Aug 12, 2024
Rivers State Ministry of Health 2024 Health Sector Leadership Summit
On August 12, 2024, the Rivers State Ministry of Health held its first Health Sector Leadership Summit at Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt. The event, aligned with Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara's...
Jul 31, 2024
3-day Leadership Retreat for RIVCHPP management staff
We have just concluded an intensive 3-day Leadership Retreat, expertly facilitated by 10xbeta Consulting, setting the stage for transformative change in healthcare delivery across Rivers State.Key Highlights:Refined our strategic vision...
Jul 30, 2024
Inauguration of the Human Resource for Health Desk Officers-Health Workforce Registry Technical Working Group and the State Human Resource for Health Technical Working Group (SHRH TWG).
The Ag Executive Secretary RIVCHPP, Dr Vetty Agala and her team were present at the inauguration of the Human Resource for health desk officers- health workforce registry technical working group...
Jul 15, 2024
Capacity Building for RIVCHPP staff on Implementation of Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF)
The Honourable Commissioner for Health Dr Adaeze Oreh, declared a 4 day capacity building workshop for RIVCHPP staff open. The workshop organised by National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) aims to expand...
Jul 09, 2024
Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) Beneficiaries enrolment at Opobo/Nkoro LGA
The enrolment at Opobo/Nkoro local government area was a great success as the people came out in mass .They were excited and grateful to the Sir Fubara Siminalayi led administration...
Jul 03, 2024
Basic Healthcare Provision Fund(BHCPF) Beneficiaries Enrolment at Tai LGA
We are delighted to have enrolled beneficiaries into BHCPF scheme at Tai LGA. Our team was graced with the presence of our Hon.Commisioner of health of Rivers State Dr Adaeze...
Jul 05, 2024
ADVOCACY VISIT TO THE HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER, RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION
The RIVCHPP management staff led by the Ag Executive Secretary, Vetty Agala visited the Honourable Commissioner, Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communication, Warisenibo Joseph Johnson.The ES appreciated him for...
Jun 07, 2024
National Orientation Agency (NOA) Rivers Dialogue Progamme
The Ag ES RIVCHPP, Dr Agala V. and Ag Head Quality control RIVCHPP, Pharm Bona V were guests on the NOA Rivers Dialogue progamme, Ag ES educated the listeners on...
Jun 11, 2024
Advocacy Visit and BHCPF sensitization for the Management and staff of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation
Ag. ES RIVCHPP , Dr Vetty Agala and her team paid an advocacy visit to the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation to intimate them of RIVCHPP activities especially the...
Jun 25, 2024
Advocacy visit to Director, Catholic Diocese Education Board
In furtherance to stakeholder engagement to expand health insurance coverage for the informal sector, the Ag Executive Secretary, Dr Vetty Agala and members of RIVCHPP management team paid an advocacy...
May 23, 2024
Stakeholders Meeting with Labour Unions
Dr Vetty Agala, Ag Executive secretary RIVCHPP met with leaders of various labour unions in the state led by Comrade Chuku Emecheta, chairman Joint Public Sector Negotiating Council.Dr Agala thanked...
May 20, 2024
Basic HealthCare Provision Fund Implementation Training for Local Government Areas Social Mobilisation Officers and SBCC
In a bid to improve health insurance awareness and generate demand for access to care, the Ag Executive secretary RIVCHPP, Dr Vetty Agala had an interactive session with Local Government...
May 17, 2024
Stakeholders meeting between RIVCHPP and the Association of Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP)
We are excited to share that a strategic stakeholders meeting held between RIVCHPP and the Association of Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) in pursuit of the vision of His Excellency the...
Apr 30, 2024
Partnership meeting with the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board(RSHMB)
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) strengthens partnerships to improve healthcare access and coverage across the state. Dr. Vetty Agala, the Executive Secretary of RIVCHPP, met with the...
May 03, 2024
Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Implementation Training
Upholding the vision of "Health for All Rivers" residents, the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), in collaboration with the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board, conducted a comprehensive...
May 08, 2024
Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Enrolment Activity
We have continued to carry out enrolment of vulnerable populations into the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund(BHCPF).We are not relenting on our mandate to reduce out of pocket medical expenses for...
Apr 11, 2024
Enrolment Flag off for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Beneficiaries
It was a great delight as we officially flagged off enrollment for 100,000 Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) by Rivers State Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) led by Ag. ES Dr...
Apr 02, 2024
Primary Health Care Facilities Accreditation
In line with our commitment to achieve comprehensive healthcare coverage and reduce out-of-pocket expenses in Rivers State, this week, the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), in collaboration with...
Mar 27, 2024
Office Opening
It's OFFICIAL!!! We are excited to announce that yesterday, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Rivers State, Dr Adaeze Oreh, officially opened the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) office....
