IMO STATE GOVERNMENT EXPANDS HEALTHCARE FRONTIERS WITH 55 NEW PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES ACCROSS THE 27 LGAs. [SEE FULL LIST OF ALL PHCs]

By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
20- SEPT -2025

Imo State has embarked on a historic health revolution under the stewardship of Governor Hope Uzodimma, as the administration begins the construction of 55 brand new Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across all 27 local government areas of the state.

The 55 captured PHCs include:

1. IMO | ABOH MBAISE | ENYIOGWUGWU | ENYIOGWUGWU PHC
2. IMO | ABOH MBAISE | IBEKU | IBEKU PHC
3. IMO | AHIAZU MBAISE | NNARAMBIA | NNARAMBIA HC
4. IMO | AHIAZU MBAISE | OBODO AHARA/IHENWORE | IHENWORE HC
5. IMO | EHIME MBANO | UMUEZE 2 | UMUEZE PHC
6. IMO | EHIME MBANO | UMUAKAGU | UMUAKAGU PHC
7. IMO | EZINIHITTE MBAISE | AKPODIM | AKPODIM PHC
8. IMO | EZINIHITTE MBAISE | EZINIHITTE-MBAISE 6 | OBIZI HC
9. IMO | IDEATO SOUTH | ISIEKENESI 2 | NWABOSI HC
10. IMO | IDEATO SOUTH | UMUESHI | UMUESHI PHC
11. IMO | IDEATO SOUTH | UMUOBOM | UMUOBOM PHC
12. IMO | IHITTE UBOMA | AMAIYI | UMUENIHEHIHE PHC
13. IMO | IHITTE UBOMA | UMUAWUCHI/NOMO | UMUAWUCHI/NOMO PHC
14. IMO | IKEDURU | IHO | IHO PHC
15. IMO | IKEDURU | UZOAGBA | EZEONI HC
16. IMO | ISIALA MBANO | OBOLLO | OBOLLO HC
17. IMO | ISIALA MBANO | IBEME | IBEME PHC
18. IMO | ISIALA MBANO | ANARA | ANARA HC
19. IMO | ISU | AMANDUGBA 1 | AMANDUGBA PHC
20. IMO | ISU | ISU NJABA | MODEL PHC ISU NJABA
21. IMO | MBAITOLI | OGBAKU HC
22. IMO | MBAITOLI | IHITTE | IHITTE MBIERI MODEL PHC
23. IMO | NGOR OKPALA | IMERINEWE | AMAFOR PHC
24. IMO | NGOR OKPALA | AMALA/NTU | ALATIA PHC
25. IMO | NGOR OKPALA | OHEKELEM NNORIE | NNORIE PHC
26. IMO | NGOR OKPALA | OBIKE/ELELEM | ELELEM PHC
27. IMO | NJABA | OBINATOR | NKUME HC
28. IMO | NJABA | AMUCHA | EBISE HC
29. IMO | NKWERRE | UMUNACHI | UMUNACHI PHC
30. IMO | NKWERRE | UMUDI | ISIALA UMUDI HC
31. IMO | NKWERRE | OWERRENKWOJI 1 | OWERRE-NKWOJI HC
32. IMO | NWANGELE | AMAIGBO 7 | OFEAHIA PHC
33. IMO | NWANGELE | DIM NA N’UME | DIM NA N’UME HC
34. IMO | NWANGELE | ABAJAH 1 | ABAJAH PHC
35. IMO | OBOWO | ACHARA | ACHARA PHC
36. IMO | OBOWO | UMULOGHO/UMUAGU | UMULOGHO PHC
37. IMO | OGUTA | EJEMEKWURU/AKABOR | AKABOR HC
38. IMO | OGUTA | EGWE/EGBUOMA | EGBUOMA HC
39. IMO | OHAJI EGBEMA | OHUBA | MGBIRICHI HC
40. IMO | OHAJI EGBEMA | EGBEMA F | ABACHEKE HC
41. IMO | ONUIMO | UMUOKO | UMUOKO HC
42. IMO | ONUIMO | OKOHIA | OKOHIA HC
43. IMO | ORSU | AMANANCHI | AMANANCHI MODEL PHC
44. IMO | ORSU | AMARURU | AMARURU HC
45. IMO | ORU EAST | AMIRI 2 | NCHOKO HC
46. IMO | ORU EAST | AMAGU | AMAGU HC
47. IMO | ORU EAST | AKATTA 1 | AKATTA HC
48. IMO | ORU EAST | AWO OMAMMA 1 | ISIEKE HC
49. IMO | ORU WEST | OTULU | OTULU PHC
50. IMO | ORU WEST | MGBIDI 1 | MGBIDI HC
51. IMO | OWERRI NORTH | OBIBI EZENA | OBIBIEZENA BASIC HC
52. IMO | OWERRI NORTH | EMEKUKU 1 | OKWUEMEKE HC
53. IMO | OWERRI NORTH | ORJI 2 | UMUNDULA PHC
54. IMO | OWERRI WEST | OROGWE/OHII | OROGWE HC
55. IMO | OWERRI WEST | OFOROLA | OFOROLA PHC

The initiative, described as one of the boldest in recent times, is designed to bring quality healthcare closer to rural and semi-urban communities, ensuring that no citizen is left behind in accessing essential medical services. Each facility will be strategically positioned to address long-standing gaps in preventive and primary care, making health a fundamental right rather than a privilege.

Governor Uzodimma, while speaking on the project, stressed that these centres are not merely buildings but “lifelines for families,” reaffirming his promise to prioritize the health and well-being of every Imo resident. The government has set an ambitious 18-month timeline for completion, with each centre equipped with diagnostic services, maternal care units, and sustainable features such as solar-powered systems.

Already, Imo State has distinguished itself in the Nigerian health landscape. A recent Statisense report ranks the state fourth nationwide in terms of functional health facilities, and number one across the South East and South South zones. This feat, according to the Nigeria Health Facility Registry, is a direct outcome of Governor Uzodimma’s consistent investment in healthcare infrastructure. With a population of over 5.4 million, Imo boasts 25–30 health facilities per 100,000 residents—well above the national average of 17.

These efforts have translated into visible results. Imo recorded an exceptional child immunization rate of 98 percent, safeguarding over 169,000 children even at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Imo State Health Insurance Scheme has also reduced out-of-pocket medical expenses, particularly for the vulnerable, while an efficient referral system has handled more than 500 emergency cases at no cost to patients, ensuring smooth transitions from local clinics to tertiary hospitals.

Reports from both local and international monitoring agencies underscore the progress. A WellNewMe study placed Imo among the best-performing states in maternal and infant care, with 98.2 percent of births assisted by skilled professionals. Similarly, the 2023 National Health Facility Survey and the 2024 ONE Campaign report confirmed Imo’s impressive standing in primary care delivery, with no major deficiencies recorded.

Beyond infrastructure, Governor Uzodimma’s administration is committed to long-term reforms. The state is scaling up health worker training, strengthening medical supply chains, and rolling out digital record systems to enhance efficiency. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Chioma Vivian Egu, has led rigorous supervision of existing facilities while engaging with local communities to ensure inclusiveness in planning and execution.

The upcoming PHCs will give special attention to hard-to-reach communities, bridging healthcare disparities across the state. From Aboh Mbaise to Ahiazu, Umuobom to Akpodim, the promise of better healthcare is no longer distant—it is unfolding daily.

As Imo State advances on this 55-centre journey, it is not merely constructing health facilities; it is laying the foundation of a healthier, more secure future. With Governor Hope Uzodimma driving this transformation, the state is redefining what is possible in Nigeria’s public health sector and setting a standard for others to follow.