The Bayelsa State Government has upgraded 62 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across its eight local government areas over the past two years to enhance healthcare delivery, reduce maternal mortality, and expand access to rural communities.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Seiyefa Brisibe, disclosed this on Friday, October 30, 2026, during a media briefing detailing the state’s ongoing healthcare sector reforms and infrastructure expansion.
Dr. Brisibe explained that the facility upgrades are part of a strategic state policy aimed at decentralizing tertiary medical services and bringing quality healthcare closer to citizens in hard-to-reach riverine and coastal communities.
The upgraded facilities feature solar-powered energy systems, renovated clinical structures, essential diagnostic equipment, and improved drug supply chains. Additionally, the state government has recruited and deployed qualified medical personnel, including nurses, midwives, and community health officers, to man the centers.
According to the commissioner, strengthening the primary healthcare tier has significantly reduced the pressure on state tertiary institutions while boosting immunisation coverage and emergency maternal care across Bayelsa.
”In the last two years, we have successfully renovated, equipped, and upgraded 62 primary healthcare facilities across the state,” Dr. Brisibe stated. “Our target is to ensure that no resident of Bayelsa State, regardless of their geographical location in the riverine terrains, is left without access to basic, functional, and reliable medical care.”
The health ministry further announced plans to integrate the upgraded health centers with the Bayelsa State Health Insurance Scheme (BHIS) to guarantee affordable treatment for vulnerable households across the state.
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