APHPN Lauded For Support Towards Healthcare Delivery

The Rivers State Government is praising the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) for the support and synergy that it has given towards healthcare delivery in the state.

Speaking at the 39th Annual General Meeting of the APHPN held in Port Harcourt, the Permanent Secretary, speaking through Dr. Golden Owhonda, described public health physicians as the backbone of the health care in the state.

He gave plaudits to APHPN over the synergy and support, saying they have been at the frontline in the fight against disease and ailments, urging them not to relent.

In his goodwill message, Permanent Secretary of the State Primary Health Care Management Board, Dr. Agiriye Harry, admitted the importance of public health physicians.

He said, “a lot of the practicing physicians come under primary health”, hence he enjoined the organisers to ensure that the conference proffers practicable solutions to health care delivery in the country.

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Chairman of the occasion, Dr. Promise Abua, described public health physicians as “the life of public health care.”

Dr. Abua expressed gladness that 10 years later has found Port Harcourt worthy to host the body’s annual conference, as he challenged them to ensure that they evolve to meet the new challenges in the industry.

The National President of APHPN, Prof. Esara, encouraged participants to utilise the conference to arm themselves with the latest knowledge and techniques which the conference provides.

On his part, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Prof. Daprim Ogaji, while welcoming participants, said the theme of the conference, “Public Health Practice: New Opportunities”, is key to transforming health care provision.

He assured that the conference affords experts to cross-fertilize ideas on burning health issues, and therefore enjoined members to exploit the opportunity.