Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to strengthening collaboration with private medical practitioners. She made the declaration during the 48th Annual General Meeting of the Annual Private Medical Practitioners Meeting (ANPMP) in Port Harcourt. The event brought together healthcare professionals to discuss strategies for improving healthcare delivery in Rivers State and Nigeria.
Prof. Odu emphasized the critical role private practitioners play in bridging gaps in public health infrastructure. She urged continued partnership between the government and private sector to achieve better health outcomes. The Deputy Governor also commended the ANPMP for its dedication to maintaining high standards in medical practice.
President of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Odionyenma, praised ANPMP members for their commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery. He highlighted the need for sustained collaboration among medical professionals to address emerging health challenges. The conference featured discussions on regulatory frameworks, medical innovation, and patient care improvement.
The Rivers deputy governor speaks of partnership with private health practitioners, yet public hospitals remain underfunded and understaffed. If collaboration is genuine, patients in government hospitals should see immediate improvements in care quality. Residents in Port Harcourt deserve more than speeches — they need functional clinics and available drugs. Empty facilities and long wait times will undermine any promise of healthcare reform.
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