Sen. Douye Diri
Executive Governor of Bayelsa State
Sets the State’s direction and carries health as a pillar of the prosperity agenda.
Universal Healthcare for All
Care that reaches every creek and community.
Across the waters of Bayelsa, the Ministry of Health is building accessible facilities, trusted services, and healthcare you can actually understand.
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Public health
23 July 2026
Commissioner calls for halt to unhygienic processing of imported cowhides
Leadership
18 July 2026
Otuegwe II chiefs and elders thank the Ministry for community health visits
Partnerships
17 July 2026
Ministry partners GRIT on forensic evidence in sexual assault cases
Partnerships
14 July 2026
South South Development Commission tours Bayelsa health facilities
Leadership
10 July 2026
Better healthcare for inmates: Prof. Brisibe assures new Corrections Controller
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The executive
Guiding healthcare in Bayelsa
The offices steering policy, delivery and reform across the State's health system.
Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe
Hon. Commissioner for Health, Bayelsa State
Leads the Ministry, setting health policy and priorities for Bayelsa State.
Dr. Jones Stow
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Bayelsa State
Heads the civil-service administration and the day-to-day running of the Ministry.
Who we are
What we stand for
Our Vision
A healthier future for all — where every resident of Bayelsa can reach quality care.
Our Mission
Delivering excellence in healthcare through accessible, affordable, people-first services.
Our Mandate
Modernising the State's health systems, facilities, and workforce for the years ahead.
Our reach
Health, measured across the waters
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Agencies & parastatals
All agencies
The teams behind the care
Primary Health Care Board
BYSPHCB — strengthening primary care in every community.
View the BoardHealth Insurance Scheme
BHIS — affordable cover so cost never blocks care.
Visit the schemeAgency for Control of AIDS
BYSACA — prevention, testing, and treatment support.
Motherhood Programme
Safer pregnancies and healthier newborns.
NCD Control Programme
NCDCP — tackling diabetes, hypertension & more.
Tropical Diseases Programme
NTDCP — reaching the most underserved communities.
Affiliated institutions
Where Bayelsa trains and treats
The colleges, teaching hospitals and emergency services working alongside the Ministry across the State.
Tombia-Ekpetiama
College of Nursing Sciences
Training the next generation of nurses and midwives for Bayelsa — “Knowledge for Humanitarian Services.” Explore programmes and check your admission status.
Otuogidi
College of Health Technology
Preparing Bayelsa’s allied health workforce — community health, environmental health and health-technology training for service across the State.
Okolobiri
Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital
The State’s tertiary referral hospital — specialist care, clinical teaching and research serving Bayelsa and the wider Niger Delta.
Yenagoa
Bayelsa Medical University Teaching Hospital
The teaching hospital of Bayelsa Medical University — bringing specialist care, clinical training and research together in the heart of Yenagoa.
Yenagoa
Bayelsa State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System
BEMSAS is the State’s 24/7 emergency response — road and river ambulances, trained responders and a coordinated dispatch line reaching every community across Bayelsa’s creeks. “Saving Lives.”
Newsroom
Latest from the Ministry
Public health23 July 2026
Commissioner calls for halt to unhygienic processing of imported cowhides
Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe has warned of serious health risks from imported cowhides (kpomo) being processed with…
Leadership18 July 2026
Otuegwe II chiefs and elders thank the Ministry for community health visits
Chiefs and elders of Otuegwe II in Ogbia Local Government Area paid a courtesy visit to…
Partnerships17 July 2026
Ministry partners GRIT on forensic evidence in sexual assault cases
The Commissioner received the Gender Response Initiative (GRIT) to discuss securing forensic evidence in sexual assault…
What we do
Everyday care, made simple
Six things most people come here for — each just a tap away.
Find care near you
Locate the nearest health centre, hospital, or specialist facility.
Book an appointment
Reserve a time at a public facility from your Health Portal.
Health insurance
Enrol in the State scheme so cost never blocks your care.
Emergency line
0705 599 3935 — 24/7 for urgent medical help, day or night.
Your health records
Keep visits, prescriptions, and results together in one place.
Immunisation & care
Free vaccines and maternal care in every community.
The Health Portal
Sign in once. Sorted for good.
A free citizen account that keeps your care in one place — book appointments, find facilities, and keep your records together.
Sign in-
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Create your account
Name, email, phone, and a password.
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Add your details
Your NIN links you to the right records.
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Verify & go
Confirm the code we text you. Done.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Or grab the Explain button, bottom-right, and point it at anything.
Is the Health Portal free?
Yes — creating an account and using the portal is completely free. It takes about three minutes.
What do I need to sign up?
A phone number, an email address, and your NIN (National Identity Number). That's it.
When should I call the emergency line?
For any medical emergency. 0705 599 3935 is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Are my details kept private?
Yes. Your information is private and used only to manage your care.
Your health,
all in one place.
The free Citizen Health Portal keeps your care together — book appointments, find facilities, and hold your records in one place, wherever the water takes you.
- Book appointments online
- Keep your records together
- Find the nearest facility