Ministry of Health Bayelsa State Nigeria

23/07/2025

22/07/2025

Building The Bayelsa Health Sector!

The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Health Bayelsa State, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, received Dr. Olawale, Country Director and Dr. Bassey Okposen Immunization Project Director at John Snow Incorporated(JSI) and the Director, Research and Training JSI Nigeria, yesterday in his office.

The visit aimed to inform the State team, including the Executive Governor, his Deputy, and the Health Ministry, about the resumption of immunization projects with a new donor after a pause due to changes in U.S government funding.

The Health Commissioner highlighted the State's progress and the commitment to improving immunization coverage as he thanked them for their visit and reaffirmed more commitments to joining hands with the State government in building the health sector.

The JSI team conducted an advocacy visit to Bayelsa State, to discuss the continuation of support for routine immunization as the country Director, Dr. Olawale emphasized the importance of immunization in preventing childhood diseases and encouraged parents to vaccinate their children.

Dr. Okposen who stated the effectiveness of Immunization in preventing childhood diseases also advised against misinformation about vaccines and encouraged parents to ensure their children receive routine immunizations to protect them from preventable diseases.

Prof. Brisibe thereafter, also received in his office the State's chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses And Midwives, to discuss the dispute and resolutions involving nursing services for better health care service delivery.

During the meeting, Prof. Brisibe was joined by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ebiye Sawyer, Director Jones Stow, Director of Public Health, Dr. Ingowari Torunana, Director of Medical Services, and other Directors in the Ministry of Health.

Doubara Fafi
Media Assistant to the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Health Bayelsa State.

20/07/2025

20/07/2025

The Bayelsa Ministry of Health has on
Tuesday 15th July 2025, joined the rest of the country on Four-day capacity building for
health Leaders and Managers at the
state and local government levels.

The program which was organized
by the Federal Ministry of Health in
partnership with NHSRII, the state
ministry of health and governors
forum was to work together to bayelsa state will derive from the strengthen the healthcare system
from the local level to federal.

The theme of the four-day capacity
building was NHSRII Leadership,
Health System: Capacity Development
Workshop for Health Leaders and
Managers in Bayelsa State.
Declaring the workshop open
in Yenagoa the state capital,
Commissioner of Health, Prof.
Seiyefa Brisibe said, the capacity
development program is a response to
the need expressed by some national
stakeholders during the 2024/2025
state on strategic engagement key
competencies that will help the
states participate fully in ensuring
performance focus on the blueprint
from 2023 to 2026.

Brisibe said, this is to ensure
understanding the implementation
of health sector review agenda in
alignment with the strategic pillars
and pedestals of HSSB blue print
which is efficient governance,
efficient, equatable and quality health
system, unlocking value chains, health
security, data and digitalization and
healthcare financing.

The commissioner who was
represented by the ministry
permanent secretary Dr. Williams
Sawyer said, “this workshop been
cascaded down in different states ,
starting today for bayelsa state is to
selected managers which includes,
planning officers, program managers
and key officers at different LGAs and
implementing partners in advanced
knowledge and practical skills to drive
sustainable improvement in health
service delivery.

Also speaking, the representative of
Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Approach
(SWAP), in the Federal Ministry of
Health, Benson Ephraim Emmanuel
said, he was sent down to Bayelsa to
contribute to the cascading of the
SWAP initiative.

He said the cascading process
started from the federal level where
they were introduced to the annual
operational plans which are now
digital tools for preparing annual
budget operational plans for different
states in the country.

According to him, the benefits bayelsa state will derive from the strengthen the healthcare system
from the local level to federal. system is by preparing her plans based
on her own needs and based on their
own peculiarity. “The actions taken
will be implemented in Bayelsa state
here as regards the health of Bayelsans
to ensure that the populace, people
who are at the lowest community
level can benefit from the healthcare
system and healthcare provisions by
the federal and state government”.
In his contribution, the desk officer
of SWAP in Bayelsa State ministry of
health, Dr. Okoyen Ebikapaye said,
the Sector-Wide Approach is an
approach in the health sector to align
and coordinate all the activities of the
health sectors in Nigeria in a way that,
“we are having a one conversation
as around the health sector reform
initiative and to ensure we align all
activities to one between the state
actors and non-state actors”.

15/07/2025

One Year of Stewardship: Bayelsa Health Commissioner Highlights Progress

~ lauds Gov. Diri, says health sector moving forward

Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Health Bayelsa State has highlighted progress in the Ministry of Health since his assumption of office as Commissioner.

He highlighted at the state owned Radio station Glory FM, that the government of Senator Douye Diri has achieved remarkable strides in the health sector as he keeps on thanking Bayelsans for enormous support.

He shared important improvements such as quality health care service delivery, medical assistances, and better outcomes for professional development, a well structured referral systems linking primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare centers across the state, and the renovation and upgrade of several secondary and tertiary health facilities with increasing capacity and quality of health care, and other areas.

"What we did at that primary level is to ensure that we have that critical infrastructure set up, we went into partnership with a lot of organizations and then of course also prioritise government spending in that space" he said

According to Prof. Brisibe, about 50 primary healthcare facilities within this period were upgraded to tier 2, meaning that there is renovation, an alternative source of light and also there is some level of fencing and the Ministry was able to partner with partners to deliver the projects.

The State Health Commissioner stated the important improvements of partnerships highlighting that the Ministry was able to renovate the Ofoni Health center, the Ekeremor Health center, the Amassoma Health Center, Akaba Health Center, Sabagreia, Okoloba, Brass Health center and then Brass Maintown and also in constituency Three Health center upgraded among others through partnerships.

Prof. Brisibe thanking various callers for their contributions stated that the Ministry lines are open always for Bayelsans to continue to contribute to the healthcare development of the State.

He thanked the various partners, Megastar, MTN foundation, and others for their collaborations for the upgrade of facilities in Swali, Amassoma, Akaba and other communities across the State.

He stated that the Ministry also ungraded the Agbere-Odoni Cottage Hospital with modern facilities and then renovated and equipped the Aisha Buhari Mother and Child Hospital in Azikoro town.

"So these are the type of things that we did at the primary level to see that there is renovation, upgrade of facilities at the primary healthcare facility and also at the secondary level".

He added that the target of the Ministry annually is to be able to get two secondary care facilities in each of the Senatorial districts up to speed for service to the people.

He commended the Military men, Dan Etete, Sen. Dimaro foundations and other individual partners for investing in providing support for the healthcare development in the state.

He lauded the Governor His Excellency Senator Douye Diri graciously, for his firm support for the development of the healthcare and ensuring that as a compassionate leader, no Bayelsan would pass through stress, especially in critical cases approved the establishment of a Haemodialysis center as flagship program and a project at the tertiary care level at the centre of the State.

Prof. Brisibe assured Bayelsans that all their earnings for more development of the health sector of the State will gradually be treated as he encouraged everyone to continue in their support for the state government ably led by His Excellency Senator Douye Diri and his deputy, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo PhD and other well meaning stakeholders for the development of the States' health sector.

Doubara Fafi
Media Assistant to the Honourable Commissioner for Health Bayelsa State.

13/07/2025

‎Public Notice:
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‎The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Health, Professor Seiyefa Brisibe, will be appearing on a talk show (Talk to Bayelsa) aired on Radio Bayelsa 97.1 Glory FM.
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‎During this event, the Commissioner will present a comprehensive overview of his "One Year of Stewardship" during his first year in office as Health Commissioner, including the policies implemented, advancements made in health infrastructure, and various improvements in healthcare service delivery under the prosperity government ably led by His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State.
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‎Date: July 14th, 2025
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‎Location: Ernest Ikoli Media Complex, Ekeki Yenagoa.
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‎Start Time: 10:00 AM sharp
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‎Message From:
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‎Doubara Fafi
‎Media Assistant to the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Health, Bayelsa State.

13/07/2025

🎙️ Talk to Bayelsa

One year Health Sector Review

📅 Date: Monday, July 14, 2025

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM

This Monday, “Talk to Bayelsa” brings you a special edition focused on an account of One Year of Stewardship of the Bayelsa State Ministry of Health.

Join Professor Seiyefa Brisibe, Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Health, as he shares key milestones, reforms, and results recorded under the Assured Prosperity Administration led by His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri.

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Be part of the conversation shaping Bayelsa’s healthcare future. Stay informed. Stay involved. Talk to Bayelsa — your voice matters.

10/07/2025

Health Care Dev't: Bayelsa Health Commissioner Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe received the Bayelsa PDP Authentic Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ebiye Ogoli, the Coordinator of the State's PDP New Media Team, Mr. Jumbo Biobele, and other members of the working committee in his office earlier today.

They discussed significant issues and great ways to use the PDP New Media Team to promote healthcare development headed by Mr. Jumbo Biobele and the State's Authentic PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ebiye Ogoli.

Prof. Brisibe, the Health Commissioner stated that Social media serves as a powerful communication tool that bridges the gap between healthcare providers, government institutions, and the public and on behalf of the Ministry he thanked them for their visit as it also showed how ready they are in supporting the government of prosperity to do more greatly.

"Very importantly health workers also benefit from online communities and knowledge sharing forums that promote continuous professional development", Prof. Brisibe added

During the meeting, the Health Commissioner charged them to harness social media for positive purposes such as spreading awareness, promoting innovation, development, sharing knowledge, and building networks as they can become very effective voices for change and development.

Prof. Brisibe was joined by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ebiye Sawyer, Directors of Medical, Public Health, Dr. Ngowari Torunana, and Dr. Jones Stow, and others coordinators in the Ministry.

Doubara Fafi
Media Assistant to the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Bayelsa State.

09/07/2025

Healthcare Development: Prof. Brisibe Receives Comptroller, Bayelsa Correctional Services

The Bayelsa Health Commissioner, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, received a courtesy visit from the Comptroller of Correctional Services, Bayelsa State chapter, in his office yesterday.

The Health Commissioner thanked them for their visit as they discussed deliberate ways to strengthen collaboration between the State's Correctional Services Medical Clinic and the Ministry of Health, bringing better medical services for the students (inmates) at the correctional center in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The meeting, made by the agents of change and transformation, shared great ideas and steps towards ensuring that the students (inmates) enjoy optimal health care services for a brighter future when allowed back to work for society.

The State's Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, commended the health partners, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, for their tireless efforts in disease surveillance and tackling public health emergencies in support of the State government for better healthcare delivery.

He highlighted that these partnerships ensure that the healthcare needs of inmates are integrated into the national health agenda, upholding the principles of equity, accountability, and justice.

Mr. Imo Ikaokpe, the Comptroller of Correctional Services in Bayelsa State, thanked Prof. Brisibe for his warm reception as he reports as the in-charge of the state's correctional center. He assured better services and expressed gratitude for Brisibe's humanitarian gesture towards one of their members.

“As a ministry, we will continue to build trust among our partners and prioritize the health of all citizens, including those in custody. This partnership strengthens public trust, social justice, and the integrity of health governance ultimately in bringing a robust health-care delivery system" Prof. Brisibe added.

The meeting included, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Ebiye Sawyer, Directors of Public Health, Medical Services, Nursing and Pharmaceutical Services, WHO State coordinator, Dr. Marcus Oluwadare, and others.

Doubara Fafi
Media Assistant to the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Health Bayelsa State.

06/07/2025

Int'l Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking

~ Prof. Brisibe lauds Gov. Diri, assures more commitments

The Bayelsa Health Commissioner, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, joined the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo PhD, and attended the 2025 "International Day Against Drug A and Illicit Trafficking" at DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet hall, Yenagoa City, last week.

Speaking on the theme, "Breaking the chains, prevention, treatment, and recovery for all" the Health Commissioner, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe highlighted the need for a drug free society, thanking the BADAPARC State Chairman, Mr. Owonaro PhD, for his tireless efforts in the fight against drugs and other substance abuse.

He stated that drug and substance abuse have become a pervasive, global health issue in modern society affecting individuals from all works of life and that's why it warranted mainstreaming drug abuse and also preventing it at the State level by the establishment of the Bayelsa Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee(BADAPARC) which continues to work tirelessly to mitigate the harmful effects of drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the state.

According to him,"It is because of this importance that it's also added as a target in the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). He highlighted that for Bayelsa State, the Ministry of Health put it as a very significant issue and that's why the summit is carried out across the State.

He lauded the governor, Sen. Douye Diri for prioritising the prevention saying that prevention is better than cure and that's why the governor established the BADAPARC Committee and has done a lot to see that the menace is put under check and assured in putting more commitments to fighting the menace across the State.

The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, also assured that the Governor Diri-led administration would do everything within its reach to sustain the fight against drug abuse.

Also he lauded Sen. Douye Diri for showing and calling for partners, partnerships among various stakeholders adding that the governor showed his love for Bayelsans as despite his busy schedule during the just concluded statewide thank you tour, he visited the ongoing construction building of the mental health and rehabilitation build at Ogbia local government area.

"For the Ministry we believe that it is only when we prioritize public health and integrating management on this course that we can get results.

The State's Health Commissioner, Professor Seiyefa Brisibe further called on all stakeholders to join hands to see that the drug abuse menace is prevented as it affects youth development.

The well attended one-day summit was put together by the Bayelsa State Drug Abuse, Addiction, Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC) in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with the theme, "Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery for All".

Doubara Fafi
Media Assistant to the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Health Bayelsa State.

01/07/2025

Ongoing construction of Staff quarters in Okoloba community by the Ministry of Health led by Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, Bayelsa State.

Building staff quarters is a critical component of effective health care development.

Prof. Brisibe since assumption of office has shown deliberate efforts to the development of the Bayelsa's health sector.

These and many other health facilities, projects are under construction and renovation under the Ministry led by him(Prof. Brisibe).

God bless you Prof. 🙏