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Established: 1991 (following the creation of Delta

The Delta State Ministry of Health is the primary government agency responsible for formulating, implementing, and regulating public health policies and medical institutions across Delta State, Nigeria.

14/09/2026

Earlier today, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, announced the commencement of Delta State’s 2027 Annual Operational Plan for the health sector, with a clear focus on evidence-based planning, strategic resource allocation and measurable outcomes.

Speaking at a five-day planning workshop in Asaba, the Commissioner, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Gloria Patrick-Ferife, said the exercise would consolidate gains, address emerging gaps and ensure that investments in healthcare translate into tangible benefits for Deltans.

He charged stakeholders to produce a robust and costed roadmap that will strengthen the health system, advance Universal Health Coverage and expand access to quality healthcare, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations.

The exercise is supported by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Global Fund and the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN).

10/09/2026

Permanent Secretary Holds Management Meeting to Strengthen Service Delivery

The Permanent Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Health, Dr. Gloria Patrick-Ferife, has held a strategic management meeting with the management staff of the Ministry to deliberate on measures aimed at strengthening administrative efficiency and enhancing effective service delivery.

The meeting, which provided a platform for constructive engagement and purposeful interaction, focused on charting a clear and sustainable course for improved performance, greater institutional effectiveness and the seamless implementation of the Ministry’s mandate.

08/09/2026

2026 Pharmacy Week: PSN Seeks Delta Health Ministry’s Support

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Delta State Chapter, has sought the support of the Delta State Ministry of Health for the successful hosting of the 2026 Pharmacy Week.

The PSN Planning Committee made the request when it paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, in his office at the State Secretariat, Asaba, where it formally invited him to the annual professional event.

Receiving the delegation, Dr. Onojaeme reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting initiatives that advance the pharmacy profession and strengthen healthcare delivery in the State.

He urged the Society to sustain dialogue, mutual understanding and constructive engagement in addressing professional and institutional concerns, stressing that effective collaboration among stakeholders remained critical to building a resilient and efficient healthcare system.

The Commissioner assured the PSN of the Ministry’s support for the 2026 Pharmacy Week, noting that the Government remained committed to creating an enabling environment for health professionals to contribute meaningfully to the delivery of quality healthcare.

Dr. Onojaeme further disclosed that pharmacists have been included among the health workforce cadres to be automatically replaced whenever officers retire or proceed on voluntary retirement.

He said the policy was aimed at preventing manpower gaps and ensuring continuity and efficiency in healthcare services across the State.

26/08/2026

Earlier on Thursday, the Delta State Government intensified efforts to unlock approved funds under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen emergency medical and ambulance services across the State.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mrs. Gloria Patrick-Ferife, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, said the administration was determined to resolve payment and administrative bottlenecks delaying access to emergency treatment funds, stressing that available resources must translate into prompt, quality and life-saving care for residents.

He urged stakeholders to move beyond identifying challenges and develop practical solutions that would sustain an efficient, responsive and accountable emergency healthcare system in Delta.

18/08/2026

Delta Health Ministry Donates 1,000 Insecticide-Treated Nets to Correctional Centres

…says custodial facilities critical to rehabilitation, reintegration of inmates

The Delta State Ministry of Health has donated 1,000 insecticide-treated mosquito nets to the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Delta State Command, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen disease prevention and promote healthier living conditions across custodial facilities in the state.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, announced the donation on Tuesday in Asaba when he received the Controller of Corrections, Delta State Command, CC Baranaye Spiff who paid him a courtesy visit in his office.

Onojaeme said the intervention was aimed at complementing efforts to protect inmates from mosquito-borne diseases, particularly malaria, noting that preventive healthcare remained essential in custodial environments where a large number of inmates live within confined spaces.

27/07/2026

Earlier today, the Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, declared open the 2026 Joint Annual Review (JAR) at the Training Hall, 6th Floor, Prof. Chike Edozien Secretariat, Asaba, with key stakeholders from the health sector in attendance.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. (Mrs.) Gloria Patrick-Ferife, the Commissioner said "over the past year, the Delta State Government under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has remained steadfast in its commitment in strengthening the health care system through MORE agenda. We have continued to invest in healthcare infrastructure, improve access to quality health services, strengthen disease surveillance and emergency preparedness, enhance human resource capacity, and expand primary healthcare services across our communities"

The Joint Annual Review (JAR) is an annual health sector performance assessment convened to evaluate progress made over the preceding year and set priorities for the year ahead.

It brings together the Federal Ministry of Health, State Ministries of Health, development partners, civil society organizations, professional associations, and private sector stakeholders to review the implementation of health policies, assess key performance indicators, identify challenges, and develop strategies for improving healthcare service delivery.

The review also serves as a critical accountability and planning platform under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, fostering collaboration among stakeholders and strengthening efforts towards achieving Universal Health Coverage and improved health outcomes for all Deltans

23/07/2026

Fake Facebook, WhatsApp Accounts: Delta Health Commissioner Warns Public Against Job Scam

The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, has alerted members of the public to the activities of fraudsters impersonating him on Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms to extort money from unsuspecting job seekers with false promises of securing employment in the Delta State Civil Service.

In a disclaimer issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner said the syndicate had been using fake social media accounts and the WhatsApp phone number 07055502867 to falsely present themselves as him while demanding financial payments from victims in exchange for purported job placements in the state's civil service and other government establishments.

Dr. Onojaeme categorically denied any association with the phone number, stressing that it does not belong to him.

He also dismissed claims by the fraudsters that his official telephone line had been hacked, describing the allegation as a calculated attempt to deceive members of the public and give credibility to their criminal activities.

The Commissioner reiterated that neither he nor the Ministry of Health requests or receives money from anyone in exchange for employment or any government-related service.

He explained that recruitment into the Delta State Civil Service and the Ministry of Health is conducted strictly through established government procedures that are transparent, merit-based and free from any form of financial inducement.

Onojaeme therefore urged members of the public to ignore calls, messages and social media communications from individuals claiming to represent him or offering employment opportunities in return for money, warning that anyone who deals with such fraudsters does so at their own risk.

He further advised residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious communication or recruitment-related scam to the nearest law enforcement agency or other relevant security authorities for investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner assured the public that the Ministry of Health was working closely with security agencies to identify, apprehend and prosecute those behind the fraudulent scheme.

He reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to protecting the public from criminal elements and maintaining transparency in all government recruitment processes.

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