The Bayelsa State Government has upgraded 62 primary and secondary health facilities across the state in the last two years. This effort aims to expand access to healthcare delivery. The Commissioner for Health, Seiyefa Brisibe, announced this during the 201st session of the state’s executive council in Government House, Yenagoa.
According to Brisibe, the government equipped and rehabilitated 49 primary and 13 secondary health facilities within Yenagoa metropolis and in far-flung communities in the state. The Health Commissioner appreciated Governor Douye Diri-led administration for its investment in human capacity development initiatives. These initiatives have improved the welfare of health workers.
The administration directed that every health facility have residential accommodation with at least two sources of power supply. Brisibe stated that another success achieved in the sector was the provision of ambulance services and the approval of various welfare packages for health workers. These packages aim to enhance productivity and effective service delivery.
Brisibe extolled and celebrated Governor Diri's development effort in creating access to quality and robust healthcare for all Bayelsans. Between 2024 and 2026, the government upgraded, renovated, and equipped 49 primary healthcare facilities across the state. Additionally, 13 secondary care facilities were upgraded, renovated, and equipped during this period.
A delegation from the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) led by the president, Dr. Annas Idris, visited the state. They presented an Award of Exemplary Leadership to Governor Diri in recognition of his administration’s investment in the health sector. The association has about 20,000 members across the country under the employ of various state governments in secondary healthcare facilities in rural areas.
Dr. Idris commended the state’s use of drone technology to deliver essential medical supplies such as blood and vaccines to hard-to-reach communities. He also lauded the renovation of primary and secondary health facilities and the approval of improved welfare packages for medical and dental practitioners. These packages include accomplishment allowances, specialist allowances, and the reviewed professional allowances table.
Governor Douye Diri expressed delight for the honour and dedicated the award to the Health Commissioner and the state executive council. He restated his administration’s determination to prioritise investment in the health sector. Bayelsa is among the few states in the country with a specialised medical university, and the governor believes in continuing to prioritise healthcare.
Key points
- Bayelsa upgrades 62 hospitals in two years.
- The state government equipped and rehabilitated 49 primary and 13 secondary health facilities.
- Doctors honour Governor Diri for his administration's investment in the health sector.
