Department of Public Health

Public Health Department is one of the oldest departments in Federal Ministry of Health created with the mandate of formulating Public health policies and guide-lines; and support their implementation and evaluation in Nigeria through health promotion, surveillance and prevention of disease programme in Nigeria. 

VISION STATEMENT

A vibrant department that is responsive to the evolving health needs of Nigerians

MISSION STATEMENT: 

To contribute towards the provision of optimal health for all Nigerians in line with existing National Health Policy.

DEPARTMENTAL MANDATE

To coordinate the formulation of Public health policies and guide-lines; and support their implementation and evaluation in Nigeria through health promotion, surveillance and prevention

STRUCTURE 

DIVISIONS

i.Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)

ii.Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

iii.Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

iv.Port Health Services (PHS)

v.National Tuberculosis & Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP)

vi.National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP)

vii.HIV/AIDS. 

viii.Epidemiology Services

PROGRAMMES/UNITS/TRAINING CENTER/BOARDS

National Eye Health Programme (NEHP)

National Onchocerciasis Control Programme (NOCP)

National Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programme

National Schistosomiasis & Soil Transmitted Helminths Control Programme (SCHISTO & STH)

Nigeria Guinea Worm Eradication Programme (NIGEP) & Human African Trypanosomiasis (NIGEP & HAT)

Zoonotic Disease NTDs Unit

Climate Change Unit

Community Development Unit

Echitab Unit

National Arbo Virus Control Programme, Enugu

National TB & Leprosy Training Center, Zaria

West African Health Examination Board (WAHEB)

Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria