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The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) is a professional association made up of physicians who, beyond their primary qualifications, have additional postgraduate training(s) in various aspects of Public Health/Community Medicine.

24/11/2025

National President of APHPN Visits Rivers State

Fresh from his impactful working visit to Bayelsa State—where he held high-level advocacy meetings and joined a rural public health outreach in Sagbama—the National President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Dr. Terfa Kene, continued his tour with a visit to Port Harcourt today, Monday, 24th November 2025.

In Rivers State, the President paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, and participated in a consultative workshop focused on reviewing and updating the RIVCHPP Health Benefit Package.

Dr. Kene commended RIVCHPP for its remarkable strides in advancing social health insurance, expanding risk protection, and improving access to quality healthcare for the people of Rivers State.

Also present was APHPN Vice President 1, Prof. Omosivie Maduka, who served as the lead facilitator for the workshop and joined the President, the Executive Secretary, and other participants for a group photograph.

21/11/2025

‎*Visit to the Bayelsa Medical University*
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‎As part of the Day 4 engagements, the National President of APHPN also paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Professor Dimie Ogoina.
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‎During the meeting, the Vice Chancellor formally introduced the University’s ASPIRE Agenda, outlining the strategic pillars guiding BMU’s development. The acronym ASPIRE represents:
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‎*_A – Academic Excellence_*
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‎*_S – Sustainability_*
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‎*_P – Partnerships & Engagement_*
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‎*_I – Innovation & Technology_*
‎(including the integration of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality into medical training)
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‎*_R – Research Excellence_*
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‎*_E – Empowerment & Welfare_*
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‎The National President, Dr. Terfa Kene, commended the vision and direction of the ASPIRE framework and emphasised the need for Public Health Physicians to be given broader opportunities to contribute within the academic space, particularly in teaching, research, and institutional development.
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‎The delegation was later conducted on a guided tour of the University’s Digital Virtual Laboratory, where members observed ongoing innovations in simulation-based learning and technology-driven medical education.
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21/11/2025

‎*APHPN NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO BAYELSA STATE – DAY 4 ENGAGEMENT*
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‎*Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – 21 November 2025*
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‎As the official visit of the National President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) entered Day Four, the President paid a courtesy visit to the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, Dr. James Omietimi.
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‎During the engagement, Dr. Terfa Kene commended the Medical Director for fostering an enabling environment that supports Public Health Physicians in delivering on their mandates. He acknowledged the MD’s commitment to providing the necessary space, responsibilities, and institutional support that allow Public Health Physicians to fully apply their expertise and contribute meaningfully to patient care and population health.
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‎In his remarks, Dr. Omietimi highlighted the significant value Public Health Physicians bring to the institution. He noted that through advocacy, community outreach programmes, leadership roles, and other strategic contributions, Public Health Physicians have expanded service delivery opportunities and created avenues that enhance the hospital’s internally generated revenue.
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‎The Medical Director expressed gratitude for the visit and reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to strengthening its collaboration with APHPN while offering sustained support to the Public Health Physicians serving within the facility.
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21/11/2025

‎*Day 3 of the APHPN National President’s Visit to Bayelsa State*
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‎*MEDICAL OUTREACH*
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‎*Agbere Community, Sagbama LGA*
‎*20 November 2025*
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‎As part of the ongoing activities marking the National President’s official visit to Bayelsa State, the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) conducted a comprehensive medical outreach in Agbere Community, Sagbama Local Government Area.
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‎The outreach successfully attended to 192 patients, providing a range of essential health services aimed at improving access to quality care at the community level. Services rendered included:

*_Free medical consultations_*

*_‎Basic laboratory tests_*

*_Free medications_*
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*_‎Routine immunisation services_*
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*_‎Birth registration and issuance of birth certificates_*
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*_‎Eye screening and provision of medicated glasses_*
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‎The community expressed appreciation for the intervention, which further demonstrated APHPN’s commitment to strengthening public health and supporting underserved populations across Bayelsa State.
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20/11/2025

‎*Visit to the WHO State Coordinator*
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‎The delegation also paid a courtesy visit to the World Health Organization (WHO) State Coordinator, Dr. Marcus Oluwadare.
‎The discussions centred on deepening collaboration with WHO, with a focus on expanding opportunities for partnership and enhancing the visibility and strategic presence of APHPN in Bayelsa State. Both parties expressed mutual commitment to strengthening cooperation to advance public health initiatives and improve population health outcomes.
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‎The Bayelsa State Chapter remains grateful for the warm reception received during these engagements and reiterates its dedication to supporting evidence-based public health programmes, policy advocacy, and health systems strengthening across the State.
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20/11/2025

‎*Day 2 of the APHPN National President’s Visit to Bayelsa State*
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‎*Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – 19 November 2025*
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‎The Bayelsa State Chapter of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) continued its scheduled engagements as the National President’s official visit entered Day Two.
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‎As part of the day’s activities, the delegation of APHPN members paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Bayelsa Health Insurance Authority (BHIA), Dr. Agada, accompanied by the Head of Quality Assurance, Dr. Ogbuku.
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‎During the visit, the Executive Secretary reiterated the Authority’s commitment to creating an enabling environment that supports public health research and evidence generation. He also provided comprehensive insights into the structure and operations of the BHIA scheme, outlining key components including the formal, informal, student, and vulnerable group programmes.
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‎Dr. Agada encouraged the Association to intensify advocacy for increased enrolment into BHIA, noting that wider participation remains critical to expanding access to quality healthcare services across Bayelsa State. He urged members to strengthen stakeholder engagement and carry out community-wide sensitisation to raise awareness about the benefits of the scheme.
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‎Responding, the National President of APHPN, Dr. Terfa Kene, commended BHIA for its progressive initiatives and proposed the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BHIA and APHPN. This partnership, he stated, would formalise collaboration, enhance community advocacy efforts, and support research-driven improvements in health insurance coverage in the State.
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‎The Bayelsa State Chapter appreciates the warm reception accorded by BHIA leadership and reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote equitable access to healthcare and strengthen the State’s health system.
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18/11/2025

APHPN President Visits Bayelsa State

Today, 18th November 2025, the President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Dr. Terfa Kene, paid a courtesy visit to the Bayelsa State Head of Service, Dr. Wisdom Abiye Sawyer, as he commenced his official tour of the state.

Dr. Kene expressed appreciation for Dr. Sawyer’s early contributions to the growth of the APHPN Bayelsa Branch, acknowledging his role as a dedicated Public Health Physician. He also shared insights on the APHPN PHC Adoption Model, highlighting its impact and future direction.

In response, Dr. Sawyer reflected on the association’s history in Bayelsa and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting APHPN’s initiatives and strengthening public health activities across the state.

18/11/2025

Historic Day for PHC Adoption in Nigeria! 🚨

On 17th November, marks a major milestone in our collective drive to strengthen Primary Health Care across the country.

📌 The President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Dr. Terfa Kene, led a delegation to the Honourable Minister of Health in Abuja as part of a documentary project celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Prof. Clara Ejembi of ABU, ahead of her 70th birthday.

🎯 After paying glowing tribute to Prof. Ejembi’s exceptional contributions to humanity, the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, graciously adopted the ECWA Comprehensive Health Centre, Kagoro (Kaura LGA).

💥 This PHC will undergo full refurbishment—complete with solar installation and critical infrastructure upgrades—in honour of Prof. Clara Ejembi’s impactful career and upcoming milestone celebration.

📌 APHPN extends heartfelt appreciation to the Minister for his unwavering support and commitment to revitalizing PHCs nationwide through the PHC Adoption Initiative.

14/11/2025

On the 10th November, 2025, the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria(APHPN ) led by the APHPN President Dr Terfa Kene, participated in the 6th Annual Legislative summit on Health and Nigeria Environmental summit.
The theme of this year's summit was "Powering Legislative strengthening for Nigeria's Health System Climate Resilience, Energy and Sustainability".
The goal of the summit was to fast track policies, investment and innovations that build climate smart, energy resilient and sustainable financed health system in Nigeria, anchored on Legislative accountability.
The president,Dr Terfa Kene was one of the panelist , centered on ensuring sustainable energy in the PHCs in Nigeria. The president was accompanied to the event by the secretary General, Dr Augustine Ajogwu and Chairman, APHPN PHC Adoption taskforce, Dr Felix Odiah.
The summit took place in Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

07/11/2025

APHPN at the Nigeria Telehealth Conference 2025

On November 6th, 2025, the Nigeria Telehealth Conference took place at the AfriximBank African Trade Centre, Abuja, with the theme:
🩺 “Scaling Telehealth for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria: Pathway to Sustainability.”

Organized by Mobihealth International in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOH), the event brought together key stakeholders from government, development partners, and the health sector to advance Nigeria’s telehealth agenda.

APHPN President, Dr. Terfa Kene, participated as a speaker in Panel 3 – Service Delivery, Access & Adoption, addressing:

How telemedicine can strengthen public-private collaboration in PHC delivery.

Quality assurance mechanisms for teleconsultations in public health facilities.

Together, we’re driving innovation for equitable, technology-enabled healthcare across Nigeria. 🇳🇬💻

06/11/2025

Webinar Invitation!

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