Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme

04/12/2025

It's Eight Days to World UHC Day!

Rivers State is keeping the momentum high. RIVCHPP is closing the gap between people and the healthcare they deserve. No jargon. No drama. Just real coverage that reduces out-of-pocket medical expenses and protects families when it matters.

If you have not enrolled, now is the smart time to act.

Do not wait for an emergency to make the decision for you.

Sign up. Share. Spread the word.

UHC is everyone’s business.

03/12/2025

RIVCHPP MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Today, RIVCHPP joined the Renewed Hope Initiative event in Port Harcourt to honour the resilience and dignity of persons living with disabilities.

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, represented by the wife of the Governor, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, announced ₦200,000 business grants to support small businesses and strengthen livelihoods.

At the event, our Executive Secretary, Dr Vetty Agala, spoke on inclusive healthcare and highlighted the State’s commitment to protecting vulnerable groups through the Health for All Rivers Initiative. She also presented the UHC Ambassador Award to Lady Fubara for her dedication to equitable healthcare.

RIVCHPP has begun enrolling 2,500 persons with disabilities into the state health insurance scheme. The first 250 beneficiaries started today, gaining access to quality care without fear of financial hardship.

Today, we reaffirm a simple truth:
Healthcare must be inclusive, dignifying, and within reach for everyone.

Call now to connect with business.

03/12/2025

Rivers State Christmas Discount Market Fair Kicks off this Friday!

RIVCHPP is on site offering:
• Health Insurance Enrolment
• Blood Sugar Testing
• Blood Pressure Checks

🗓 5–15 December 2025
📍 Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia

Enquiries: 📞 08085318664, 09046962204, 02018891469
🔗www.rivchpp.rv.gov.ng

Take charge of your health. Visit us today.

03/12/2025

9 DAYS TO WORLD UHC DAY! RIVERS STATE ISN’T WAITING.

Unaffordable health costs? We’re done with that story.
Rivers State is building a system that shields families before illness strikes.

While others talk UHC, we’re delivering it, stronger facilities, wider access, real protection for real people.

Under the leadership of His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the message is clear: health must never bankrupt a household.

RIVCHPP is the safety net.
No fear.
No hesitation.
No catastrophic bills.
Just care you can trust.

The countdown is on.
A healthier Rivers is not coming, it’s already here.

03/12/2025

RIVCHPP jingles are still powering through Rivers State every morning and evening.

Don’t just hear them, act on them.

Your health, your future, your stability depends on timely information.

Let’s see how far the message is spreading.

Comment ‘I LISTENED’ if you’ve caught the jingles.

Challenge a friend to tune in today.

Want to know more?
📞 08085315664 | 09046962204 | 02018891469
🌐 rivchpp.rv.gov.ng

02/12/2025

COUNTDOWN TO WORLD UHC DAY BEGINS

In a world where many families still fear the cost of getting sick, Rivers State is choosing a different path. This year’s World UHC Day theme, “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!”, speaks directly to the reality our people face. But it also highlights why the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme exists: to ensure that no resident is forced to choose between health and survival.

Under the leadership of His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, DSc, GSSRS, Rivers State is proving that governance can be humane, intentional and people-centred. At a time when many states are talking about universal health coverage, Rivers State is quietly doing the work, expanding access, strengthening facilities and ensuring that even the most vulnerable can walk into care without fear of crushing bills.

As we count down to World UHC Day, we celebrate a Governor who has placed dignity, equity and protection at the heart of health reform. RIVCHPP is more than a programme; it is the state’s commitment to fairness, stability and a future where every resident is covered, and no family is pushed into poverty by illness.

The countdown starts now.
A healthier Rivers is possible and already unfolding.

01/12/2025

2025 WORLD AIDS DAY BROADCAST

Today, the 1st of December, the global community once again observes World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about HIV, honouring those we have lost to AIDS-related illnesses, and reaffirming our commitment to supporting people living with HIV. Established in 1988 as the first global health day, World AIDS Day continues to play a vital role in driving advocacy and action against HIV/AIDS.

The theme for this year, “Overcoming Disruptions, Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV Response,” speaks directly to the need for resilience, collaboration, and continuity of services in our national and state HIV response. It reminds us that while great progress has been made, sustaining these gains requires collective effort and unwavering focus.
Rivers State remains one of the states significantly affected by the HIV epidemic. According to the 2018 National AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey, our state ranks third in HIV prevalence nationwide with a prevalence rate of 3.6%. Current Spectrum estimates for 2025 indicate that approximately 234,715 persons are living with HIV in the state. Of this number, over 81% know their HIV status, 55% of them are receiving lifesaving antiretroviral therapy, and 98% of those on treatment have achieved viral suppression.These figures reflect the tremendous work done and the work still required to achieve epidemic control.

The Rivers State Government, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, remains committed to improving access to quality and equitable healthcare. Working through the State AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme, the government has continued to expand HIV services across more than 115 health facilities, covering public, private, primary, secondary, and tertiary care levels.

With the support of our valued partners, we have intensified community HIV testing campaigns and implemented innovative retention strategies to ensure that those diagnosed are promptly linked to care and supported throughout their treatment journey. As part of activities marking the 2025 World AIDS Day, we have launched expanded case-finding efforts in all local government areas to strengthen early detection and ensure timely treatment.

We acknowledge with deep appreciation the critical support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), United Nation Children's Fund (UNICEF), Society for Family Health (SFH), Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Paediatric AIDS Treatment Africa (PATA), Network of people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN), Civil Society on HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (CISHAN), the media, and members of the Health Sector Control Team. Your contributions remain invaluable to our collective progress.

In addition, through the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), more than 1,500 persons living with HIV have been enrolled, further easing their access to affordable healthcare. The Rivers State Emergency Service and Ambulance System has also strengthened emergency response across the state, contributing to improved health outcomes and increased confidence in public healthcare services. Our Health4AllRivers Strategy continues to guide our efforts in building a healthier population, expanding service coverage, and moving decisively toward achieving the 2030 HIV elimination targets.

As we recognize the progress made, we must also acknowledge the challenges that persist. Ending AIDS as a public health threat requires every one of us to play a role. I therefore urge all residents of Rivers State to:
Know your HIV status.
Support people living with HIV.
Encourage pregnant women to register early for antenatal care and access prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services.
Challenge stigma, misinformation, and harmful gender norms that hinder progress.
Let us continue to stand together, work together, and sustain our commitment to a healthier, HIV-free Rivers State.
Thank you, and may God bless Rivers State

Dr Adaeze Chidinma Oreh
Honourable Commissioner for Health
Rivers State

01/12/2025

Happy New Month, Rivers State!

December is here, and it is a reminder to finish the year with gratitude, health and hope. At RIVCHPP, we remain committed to ensuring families across the state have access to quality healthcare without financial pressure. Pick any of our plans, make payment and enjoy quality and affordable healthcare services in 2026.

May this month bring you peace, protection and progress. Keep prioritising your health, we are here to support every step.

To enrol, call: 08085315664, 09046962204, 02018891469
Or visit: www.rivchpp.rv.gov.ng

29/11/2025

Day 1 at the BEFAB Christmas Fair

The RIVCHPP team showed up with impact, real conversations, real screenings, real value. From blood sugar checks to blood pressure testing, the crowd tapped into health insights that matter.

We’re live again today beside Store 119.

If you want affordable healthcare, on-the-spot enrolment, and clarity on how to avoid catastrophic out-of-pocket bills, this is your moment.

Come through, learn, enrol and protect your household.

For enquiries: 08085315664, 09046962204, 02018891469
info@rivchpp.rv.gov.ng | www.rivchpp.rv.gov.ng

28/11/2025

RIVCHPP IS GOING LIVE AT BEFAB CITY FAIR 2025

Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) is coming to BEFAB City Fair as a certified vendor! This is your chance to experience quality healthcare protection up close.

Onsite Services Include:
Enrollment in RIVCARE plans (NIN required)
Blood sugar testing
Blood pressure testing

Step in, get enrolled, and take control of your health. Don’t wait for an emergency to act!

📍 Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt.
📅 November 28-30, 2025

For enquiries or more information:
📞 08085315664 | 09046962204 | 02018891469
📩 info@rivchpp.rv.gov.ng
🌐 www.rivchpp.rv.gov.ng

Secure your spot, protect your household, and make health your priority. See you at the fair!

26/11/2025

This is a good time to choose smarter healthcare. RIVCHPP gives every Rivers household affordable access to accredited public and private facilities, plus free care for pregnant women, children 0-5, persons with disabilities and the elderly 60+ with a valid NIN.

Your health should never depend on luck; it should rest on a system built to protect you.

Our plans are straightforward and budget-friendly: RIVCARE (₦15,000), RIVCARE BASIC (₦38,500), RIVCARE PREMIUM (₦68,500) and RIVCARE PREMIUM PLUS (₦98,500).

If you want stability, security and real financial risk protection, take the step today.

📞 08085315664 | 09046962204 | 02018891469
🌐 www.rivchpp.rv.gov.ng
📩 info@rivchpp.rv.gov.ng
📍 Block A, 2nd Floor, Remodeled Waterlines Building, Port Harcourt–Aba Road

25/11/2025

If one medical emergency can drain a family, then one smart decision can secure it. That is the power of enrolling with RIVCHPP. You get protection from catastrophic out-of-pocket expenses, access to accredited facilities, and essential services that keep your household stable.

Free care for pregnant women, children 0–5, the elderly 60+, and persons with disabilities is already active across Rivers State.

Your NIN is compulsory for registration. Bring it, get enrolled, and stay ahead of the unexpected.

If your health is protected, your future is protected.

📍 Block A, 2nd Floor, Remodeled Waterlines Building, Port Harcourt–Aba Road
📞 08085315664 | 09046962204 | 02018891469
📩 info@rivchpp.rv.gov.ng
🌐 www.rivchpp.rv.gov.ng