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31/08/2024

Make sure you attend this if you are in Abuja

27/08/2024

community health outreach and tuberculosis screening for the community people and primary schools

27/08/2024

the computer base preparatory test towards the upcoming national computer base examination of community health practitioner students.

27/08/2024

is a must for every society in all aspects of life i.e physically, mentally, socially, economically and spiritually

13/10/2023

PRESS RELEASE

POLICE RECRUITMENT COMMENCES AS RECRUITMENT BOARD OPENS APPLICATION PORTAL

- IGP Charges Applicants on Vigilance Against Fraudsters

The Nigeria Police Force is pleased to announce the commencement of the recruitment process for qualified individuals into the rank of Police Constables in the General Duty and Specialist Cadres. The Police Recruitment Board is set to open the application portal on October 15th, 2023, marking the beginning of an essential phase in enhancing the Force's capabilities and effectiveness. The online application portal will be opened for the period of six weeks from 15th October to 26th November 2023, where prospective applicants are required to complete the online application forms and submit same within the specified period via www.apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng

Applicants shall be of Nigerian origin by birth and must possess the National Identification Number (NIN) with a minimum of 5 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WAEC/NECO or its equivalent with credit passes in English and Mathematics, and aged between 18-25 years for General Duty, and 18-28 years for Specialists; medically, physically, and psychologically fit and must not be less than 1.67m tall for male and 1.64m tall for female, with not less than 86cm (34 inches) expanded chest measurement (for male only). Applicants must be free from any financial embarrassment and not convicted of any criminal offence.

The available Specialised Fields include Medical Assistant (Junior Community Health Extension Workers (JCHEW), Veterinary Assistant (Relevant Certificate in Animal Health/Livestock), Band Section, Communications/Info-Tech Specialist, Driver/Mechanic, Marine, Plumbers. Masons, Painters, Tilers, Electricians, Welders and Carpenters

The Inspector-General of Police hereby issues a strong charge to all applicants, urging them to exercise vigilance and caution throughout the application process. He warned against the activities of fraudsters and individuals who may attempt to exploit the recruitment process for personal gain. The IGP assures that the Police Recruitment Board comprises dedicated and disciplined individuals who will ensure a transparent and meri-based recruitment process devoid of corrupt and other sharp practices. He emphasized that the application and selection process is FREE, and will be carried out through official channels and that unscrupulous activities should be promptly reported to the authorities for necessary action.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA

13th October, 2023

14/09/2022

🔔 *Important update from WHO*

(14 - 21 July)

With many countries experiencing heatwaves, ensuring you stay safe in these extreme temperatures is important.

*Tips to stay safe during heatwaves:*
• Avoid going outside during the hottest time of the day ☀️
• If you go outside, wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen 👒
• Avoid too much physical activity if you can, or do it during the coolest part of the day (usually between 4am - 7am) 🏃🏾‍♀️
• Stay in the shade 🌳
• Do not leave children or animals in parked vehicles 🚘
• Drinks lots of water 🚰

If you feel dizzy, weak, anxious, very thirsty and have headaches during a heatwave, move to a cool place as soon as possible and drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to rehydrate.

Learn more ➡️

Keep the body cool and hydrated by taking cool showers or baths during a heatwave. You can also use cold packs and wraps, towels, sponging, and foot baths to keep cool. Wear light, loose-fitting clothes of natural materials.

08/09/2022

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23/03/2022

PRESS RELEASE: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT TO BE HOSTED IN ABUJA
Private sector, government leaders, and international partners set to attend the Primary Health Care Summit, launching a bold new programme to transform primary health care in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health under the leadership of the Hon. Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) will be holding a Primary Health Care Summit which is scheduled to take place on 24th and 25th March 2022 in Abuja.
The Summit is geared towards launching a historic programme to transform the under-resourced, weak primary health care system in Nigeria by leveraging private sector, international agencies and government collaboration. The Summit will bring together national elected leaders, top government officials, and leading private sector executives to present ambitious and attainable plans that will lead to tangible and largescale changes to Nigeria’s primary health care (PHC) system by the year 2030. The programme, dubbed “Reimagining PHC”, is solutions-focused and dedicated to delivering improved PHC services across the country.
Dr. Osagie Ehanire said, “Primary health care is the foundation of the entire health system, its strength is crucial to the functioning of all other levels. In order to meaningfully improve quality and accessibility of health care in Nigeria as a whole, we must urgently and comprehensively reform our Primary care system.”
Today, only approximately 43% of Nigerians have access to quality primary healthcare services with only about 4 doctors available per 10,000 people, a fraction of the minimum rate recommended by the UN for basic health coverage. It is widely recognized that 70% of disease burden can be prevented and managed at the PHC level.
COVID-19 pandemic has cast a sharp light on the global inequalities in health and access to care. The health care system in Nigeria needs transformation, and PHC is the backbone.
For us at the NPHCDA, “This launch is a call to join in the ambitious action to transform health in Nigeria for our and future generations. A fit-for-purpose PHC system is foundational to delivering universal health coverage, national health security, and to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria.”
“Nigeria eradicated Wild Polio Virus in the year 2020, a monumental achievement that followed decades of immunization work,”. “We proved that Nigeria’s PHC system is highly effective when properly funded.”
Thus, the Summit will kick-start fund mobilization to realize the programme’s goals – it will be an inclusive project, leveraging the know-how and resources of the private sector, government, and global development agencies. The programme is driven by the conviction that all Nigerians have the right to quality, accessible health care, and that current challenges can be solved through strategic, transparent consolidation of available funding and a mobilization among partners to collaborate on this urgent priority.
The event is open to all through virtual or in person attendance, register here : https://www.phcsummit2022.com/
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About Reimagining PHC
Reimagining PHC is an ambitious, transformative project to improve and expand primary health care (PHC) in Nigeria by the year 2030. The project plans to utilize innovative financing mechanisms to boost financing sources in order to: increase the number and quality of health care workers; upgrade the infrastructure of facilities; ensure availability of equipment, essential medicines, and commodities; modernize information, data management and tech systems; and leverage medical technologies as alternative methods for service delivery. The project will prioritize community participation and is committed to transparent, accountable, results-driven implementation. “Reimagining PHC” is led by the National Primary Health Care Development agency, with the support of partners.

02/03/2022

Electronic database for community health practitioners coming
By Frank Ikpefan, Abuja on March 2, 2022

The Community Health Practitioners Board of Nigeria has commenced e-registration, licensing and index training for all categories of community health training institutions in the country.

The Board also said it is prepared to migrate all community health practitioners in the country into an electronic database that will make it easier to access data of community health workers and other practitioners within the sector in the country.

In a chat with reporters at the opening ceremony of the training in Abuja, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Bashir Idris said: “The essence of the e-registration of practitioners and institutions offering community health services is to make available ready data for the board and also to try to get rid of quack community health practitioners which will go a long way to improve primary health services at the rural areas.

“With the e-registration, school Head of Departments (HODs), examination officers and accountants and individuals who may wish to enrol for certification may not necessarily need to come to Abuja for such exercise. But will henceforth commence such processes from every region across the country as they would have been trained on such process which they will take back to their various schools.”

According to the registrar, over 600 community health practitioners, community school HOD, examination officers and accountants are attending the three-day training.

He said the e-licensing, registration and indexing training for community health institutions will pave the way to have an accurate database for the numbers of community health workers in Nigeria

11/02/2022

*AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BY SULE GALADIMA TOMA, CHAIRMAN COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITONERS REGISTRATION BOARD OF NIGERIA (CHPRBN), ON THE OCCASSION OF THE ‘FLAG-OFF OF OPERATION SHOW YOUR CERTIFICATE/ LICENCE HELD ON THE 7TH FEBRUARY , 2022 AT BARCELLONA HOTEL, ABUJA, NIGERIA*

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On behalf of the Governing Board, Registrar/CEO, Management and the entire staff of Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN), I welcome the Honourable Minister of State for Health Sen. Dr. (Senator) Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora, the Permanent Secretary and other dignitaries to this very important event. The event is important to us, as a Health Regulatory Authority, because it will mark the start of a deep-rooted and positive shift in direction, for the Board and the Community Health practice. It will afford us the opportunity of physically visiting all our Registered Practitioners in the 36 States of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory so as to verify their Certificates, registration and license status. The purpose is to ensure that all those who practise Community Health are qualified, licensed and in good working relationship with the CHPRBN.

For the avoidance of doubt, “Operation Show Your Certificate and License” will help us to achieve some of the following objectives :
Ensuring that Nigerians and all persons who live in Nigeria and who come in contact with Registered Community Health Practitioners (CHPs) are treated by qualified persons and are safe, in line with one of the objectives for which the Board was established.
The “Operation Show Your Certificate/Licence will help the Board for planning purposes. Through this operation, the Board will know the number of Practitioners in the system, their location, their distribution across the geographic entities in the country, (hence their adequacy), the caliber or quality and number of Community Health Practitioners, Community Health Officers, Community Health Extension Workers, Junior Community Health Extension Workers and PHC Tutors. The Statistics will assist the Board in considering the establishment of new training institutions and accreditation.
Government will be in a position to know the ratio of CHPs to the total population for the purposes of planning and distribution of manpower.
For the purpose of clarity, many of the Registered Community Health Practitioners ( CHPs ) practise mostly in rural areas and urban slums across the country. As such, the Board is determined to ensure that services are adequately rendered in these areas. This explains the rationale behind coming up with policies that will promote and regulate the training and practice of Community Health in all its ramification.

It is necessary to let the public know that Community Health Practice revolves around Promoting, Preventive, Curative and Rehabilitative health services to the people regardless to where they reside and work.
Permit me, Distinguished ladies and Gentlemen, to use this opportunity to appreciate the Honourable Minister of State for Health who is here Personally to flag off this exercise. In fact, he has been very supportive of the activities and programs of the Board, His support for our untiring efforts at realizing the Board’s objectives, can not be over emphasized. I am proud to say that many Registered Community Health Practitioners (CHPs) and indeed Nigerians have commended the performance of the Board so far because where other health workers are lacking, our diligent CHPs are there providing the needed Health Services especially,in the remote areas. The Board must thank all our staff wherever they are based for their commitment and dedication to duty. I also want to thank all stakeholders in Community Health practice and friends in the media who have kept us on our toes. We appreciate the publicity given to our activities, particularly today's event. I urge you not to relent in this regard.The Board is ready to partner with you in other to project the good image of the profession.
May I conclude this address by urging all our registered CHPs to ensure that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, follow all safety, health education, diagnostic and referral protocols, particularly, now that the pandemic is assuming a worrisome dimension. In view of the large numbers of CHPs, (exceeding 300,000) and their places of practice, they can do a lot in controlling the spread of this pandemic in Nigeria.
The Operation Show Your Certificate exercise, begins as from the 7th February, 2022 and to ends on 26th febuary, 2022. Therefore,the Board solicits the active participation of all Community Health Practitioners in Nigeria and relevant stakeholders in making the exercise a success.
To employees of CHP all over the country, I want to assure you of the Board determination to promote the warfare of the staff for improved productivity in the service. To this end, be committed to the success of this exercise as it will bring sanity into Community Health Practice and reduce drastically the morbidity and mortality rates in the country. The success of this exercise will no doubt, translate into improved quality Health service delivery.
May I passionately appeal to Government at all levels is to engage CHPs into the service in order to deliver PHC services. Therefore, I would also like to appeal to Government at all levels to implement the report that will be produced at the end of the exercise in order to complement the the bold initiatives of the Federal Government in providing qualitative and affordable Health services to Nigerians.
May God Almighty grant all journey mercies to your various destinations.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
God bless Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria
God bless Community Health Practice.
Thank you and God bless.