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FIRST RIVERS HOSPITAL LTD was founded in 1985 by DR SHOLA OLANREWAJU.The hospital is a sixty bed complex with a minimum of 50,000 patients annually, it is located at 7/9 Old Aba Road, Rumuomasi / 250 Aba Express way Port Harcourt. With modern equipment and through over 150 staff, 78 of which are core healthcare professionals, we are committed to the provision of compelling quality timeless medical

services to our patients. Our objective is to maximally exploit medical sciences in the art of health management and preservation of life with regards to The Ultimate Intelligence. Our core values are to offer Fast medical interventions, maintain high professional Integrity, Respect the person and right of our patients, observe all Safety considerations in the process of task ex*****on, and employ Team approach to health management.

So here’s the tea: To***co companies are catfishing you.2026 theme is “Unmasking the appeal”. They use mango v**es, cand...
31/05/2026

So here’s the tea: To***co companies are catfishing you.

2026 theme is “Unmasking the appeal”. They use mango v**es, candy packs, and influencers to make poison look cool.

Be real: No To***co means NO To***co. Zero benefits. It won’t make you cooler or fix stress. Just bills, bad breath, and hospital visits.

How they get you:

1. Peer Pressure
“Just one puff.” Nah. They bank on FOMO - Fear Of Missing Out.
Clap back: “I’ll be boring with healthy lungs and money in my account.”

2. “It Looks Cool”
If it needs mango flavor to hide the taste, it’s a scam. Unmask it.

3. “Stress Relief” Lie
Ni****ne creates the panic, then sells you the fake fix.
Better move: Breathe. Walk. Text someone.

To***co spends billions to make addiction look attractive. Unmask it and all you see is a bad deal.

My lungs, my rules. No smoke, no v**e, no lies. No to***co.

***coDay ***co

Happy World Nutrition Day - 28 May! 🥗Forget perfect diets. Real nutrition is about balance, variety, and those small dai...
28/05/2026

Happy World Nutrition Day - 28 May! 🥗

Forget perfect diets. Real nutrition is about balance, variety, and those small daily wins that add up. Progress over perfection, always.

Did you know?

- Adults should aim for at least 400g of fruits and vegetables every day: that’s your daily superpower boost.
- Too much salt can sneak up and raise your risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
- Free sugars should stay under 10% of daily calories. Your future self will thank you.
- Whole grains, beans, lentils, fruits and vegetables are gut buddies that keep your body happy.

Healthy diets can help prevent:
- Heart disease.
- Diabetes.
- Stroke.
- Some cancers.

Simple tips for healthier eating:
- Pick fresh or minimally processed foods first.
- Make water your go-to drink.
- Steam or boil instead of frying: still tasty, less guilt.
- Swap sugary drinks and salty snacks for fruit or nuts.
- Load up on fruits, vegetables and fibre at every meal.

Healthy eating starts early in life, but it’s never too late to start. One better choice today beats chasing a perfect diet tomorrow.

Happy Children's Day from all of us at First Rivers Hospital! 💙Children are our greatest gifts, full of laughter, curios...
27/05/2026

Happy Children's Day from all of us at First Rivers Hospital! 💙

Children are our greatest gifts, full of laughter, curiosity, endless imagination, and pure joy that reminds us what truly matters.

At our Pediatrics Clinic, your little ones are in safe, caring hands. We’re committed to protecting their health so they can keep dreaming big, playing freely, and growing into the amazing people they’re meant to be.

To every child: your smiles light up our world. We celebrate you today and always. Have a magical Children's Day!

22/05/2026

Preeclampsia Day | First Rivers Hospital

Today, we pause to talk about a silent threat that affects 1 in 20 pregnancies: Preeclampsia.

It often starts quietly. A little swelling. A slight headache. Elevated blood pressure that wasn’t there before. For some mothers, it moves fast; turning joy into fear in a matter of hours.

What is preeclampsia?
It’s a pregnancy complication marked by elevated blood pressure + signs of damage to organs, usually the liver and kidneys. It typically appears after 20 weeks, but it can happen earlier, during labor, or even up to 6 weeks after delivery.

Warning signs you should NEVER ignore:
1. Severe headache that won’t go away
2. Vision changes - blurry, flashing lights, spots
3. Sudden swelling of face, hands, or feet
4. Upper belly pain under the ribs on the right side
5. Shortness of breath
6. Elevated blood pressure - 140/90 or higher

If you feel any of these, call your doctor or come to the hospital immediately. Waiting can be dangerous.

Why it matters to us
At First Rivers Hospital, we’ve seen brave mothers fight through this. We’ve also seen the heartbreak when it’s caught too late. Preeclampsia doesn’t care if it’s your first baby or your fourth. It doesn’t matter if you felt fine yesterday.

The only cure is delivery. But with early detection and close monitoring, most mothers and babies come through safely.

To every mother, sister, friend:
Your body is speaking. Listen to it. Come for your antenatal visits. Check your blood pressure. Ask questions, even the ones you think are “small.” There’s no such thing as a small concern when it comes to your life and your baby’s.

To families:
If the pregnant woman in your life is complaining of headache, swelling, or “something just feels off,” take it seriously. Walk with her to the hospital. Your voice might save two lives.

This Preeclampsia Day, let’s break the silence. Let’s check in. Let’s save mothers.

First Rivers Hospital is here for you 24/7.

17/05/2026

The Silent Pressure Cooker in Your Body 🔥

Your heart pumps blood every second.
Your arteries are the pipes.
When the pressure in those pipes stays too high for too long, that’s hypertension, aka high blood pressure.

And here’s the wild part: 1 in 3 adults has it, and most don’t know.
It doesn’t text you. It doesn’t hurt. It just silently stresses your heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes until something snaps.

This year’s World Hypertension Day 2026 theme is:
Controlling Hypertension Together: Check Your Blood Pressure Regularly, Defeat the Silent Killer

It’s a reminder that controlling hypertension isn’t just on doctors. It takes all of us: individuals, families, communities, and health systems working together.

Why it’s called the silent killer:
- Too much pressure: your arteries get stiff and narrow.
- Your heart has to work harder: like running uphill 24/7.
- Over time: this can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and vision loss.

Mind blowing bit:
Your blood pressure changes every minute. Stress, sleep, salt, even a bad day can spike it. But chronic high pressure is what does the damage. Think of it like a phone battery: one hot day won’t kill it, but constant overheating will.

The good news:
Hypertension is preventable and manageable:
1. Move daily: even 30 min of walking drops pressure.
2. Cut the salt, not the flavor: herbs and spices are your friends.
3. Sleep 7 to 8 hrs: your body resets pressure at night.
4. Check it: you can’t fix what you don’t measure. Visit the clinic regularly to check, or get your own BP monitoring equipment for home use and check it often.
5. Breathe: chronic stress keeps your pressure up. 5 min of deep breathing helps.

Fun angle:
If your blood vessels were a WhatsApp group, hypertension is that one person sending 1000 messages at 2am. Annoying, exhausting, and eventually everyone leaves the chat, except your organs can’t leave.

This Hypertension Day:
Check your numbers. Know your pressure.

12/05/2026

One day will never be enough for everything our nurses do 💙

That’s why we had Nurses Week: to take extra time to celebrate you, honor your sacrifice, and say out loud what we feel every single day.

Yesterday, on the 11th, we celebrated our nurses at First Rivers Hospital with warmth and gratitude. Watching you smile, laugh, and be celebrated reminded us why you’re the heart of this place. We see your long hours, your steady hands, your compassion when patients need it most.

Today, on Nurses Day, we’re closing out Nurses Week by reminding you again that we appreciate you, we cherish you, and you are a huge part of First Rivers Hospital that we cannot do without.

Thank you for being the reason healing feels human. Today is your day; feel loved, feel seen, feel celebrated.

Happy Nurses Week 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️This week, we pause to honor the quiet heroes who hold our hands when we are scared, stay whe...
06/05/2026

Happy Nurses Week 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

This week, we pause to honor the quiet heroes who hold our hands when we are scared, stay when we are at our weakest, and fight for us when we cannot fight for ourselves.

For the next 7 days, let’s wrap our nurses in the gratitude they give us every single day. Embrace a nurse today, not just with a hug, but with a thank you that comes straight from the heart. They carry our pain, celebrate our recovery, and show up again and again, often without a word of thanks.

To every nurse: your compassion heals, your strength inspires, and your presence gives us hope. We see you. We feel you. We will never take you for granted.

Thank you for the lives you save, the comfort you bring, and the love you give without asking for anything in return.
Especially on Nurses Day, May 12th, let’s make them feel how deeply they are loved.

Say it today. A heartfelt thank you can lift a spirit that has been carrying so many others.

05/05/2026

Breathe easy, live fully!
This year's theme: "Breath is Life - Act Early" You can't see it, but every breath matters.
Asthma affects millions, but with the right steps it doesn't have to hold you back. Here's how we keep lungs happy:
1. Know your triggers; "dust, smoke, cold air, stress".
Avoiding them cuts attacks.
2. Use your inhaler as prescribed, not just when you're struggling. It's control, not just rescue.
3. Speak up early shortness of breath isn't "just stress". See a doctor before it gets worse.
Clean air = clear lungs = more lives lived fully.
Breathe in. Breathe out. Speak up.

05/05/2026

Hands down, our hands are the biggest spreaders and protectors!
This year's theme: "It might be gloves. It's always hand hygiene."
Gloves help, but nothing beats clean hands.
Over the past few years we've seen how easily diseases spread from hand to hand. Here's how washing actually curbs it:
1. It physically removes germs from your skin so they can't enter your body or be passed to someone else.
2. Soap breaks down the outer layer of many viruses and bacteria, making them inactive and unable to infect.
3. It cuts transmission chains in hospitals, kitchens, and public spaces, stopping outbreaks before they start.
Here's how to do it right:
1. Wet, lather, scrub for 20 seconds palms, backs, between fingers, under nails.
2. Rinse and dry with a clean towel, wet hands spread germs faster.
3. Wash after patient contact, before eating, after using th restroom those are the critical moments.
4. Wash before, during, and after cooking in the kitchen, it stops bacteria from causing food poisoning.
Clean hands = fewer infections = more lives saved.
Wash up. Suit up. Save lives.

When to visit our General Outpatient Clinic:Don't wait it out if you feel unwell. Visit us immediately if you have:- Fev...
29/04/2026

When to visit our General Outpatient Clinic:
Don't wait it out if you feel unwell. Visit us immediately if you have:
- Fever, chills, or body aches that won't go away
- Persistent cough, cold, or sore throat
- Headaches, dizziness, or unusual tiredness
- Stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Minor cuts, wounds, or skin infections
- Need for routine checks like BP or blood sugar
- etc.

Early checkups stop small problems from becoming serious.
No appointment needed for general cases, just walk in.
📍First Rivers Hospital, Port Harcourt
⏰Open Monday to Sunday
📞Call us now to speak with a doctor

Your health can't wait.

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7/9 OLD ABA Road (250 ABA/PH EXPRESS WAY) RUMUOMASI
Port Harcourt

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