Delta State Ministry of Health Asaba

15/07/2026

Earlier on Tuesday, the Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, received a delegation of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) on a courtesy visit to his office, where he reaffirmed the State Government's commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery through strategic collaboration with private medical practitioners.

During the meeting, the Commissioner announced that the Ministry of Health would, by December 2026, prohibit the training and use of auxiliary nurses in all health facilities across the state. He explained that the Colleges of Health Technology at Ovrode and Ofuoma run accredited programmes that provide trainees with the requisite qualifications to practise legally, and urged aspiring healthcare professionals to enrol in recognised training institutions.

Responding to concerns raised by members of the Association over the issue of multiple taxation affecting private medical practitioners, Dr. Onojaeme constituted a committee to review the matter, engage relevant stakeholders, and recommend practical measures to harmonise tax obligations and eliminate the burden of multiple taxation.

The Commissioner reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to sustained collaboration with private healthcare providers and other critical stakeholders to strengthen the health sector, enhance service delivery, and ensure that residents of Delta State have access to safe, ethical, and quality healthcare services.

The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP), formerly known as the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN), is the umbrella body for medical and dental practitioners in private practice in Nigeria.

The courtesy visit formed part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with the Ministry of Health and foster strategic partnerships aimed at improving healthcare service delivery across Delta State.

12/07/2026

Pictorials : The Permanent Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Health, Dr. Gloria Patrick-Ferife, recently received a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Health and the World Bank IMPACT Project during a verification mission to the State following the successful implementation of the World Bank-supported resuscitation of Emergency Ambulance Services across the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Snippet from the 2026 World Blood Donor Day celebration recently held in Delta State.

The event underscored the importance of voluntary, unpaid blood donation in ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply for patients in need. It also provided an opportunity to appreciate the selfless commitment of voluntary blood donors whose generosity continues to save lives and strengthen healthcare delivery across the State.

The Delta State Ministry of Health remains committed to promoting regular voluntary blood donation as a vital step towards improving access to safe blood and saving more lives.

🩸 Give Blood. Give Hope. Save Lives.

26/06/2026

Staff of the Delta State Ministry of Health on Friday, June 26, joined their counterparts from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the annual March Past held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, as part of activities marking the 2026 Civil Service Week celebration.

The colourful parade underscored the unity, discipline and commitment of the Delta State Civil Service, with participating MDAs displaying solidarity in recognition of the invaluable contributions of civil servants to governance and development in the state.