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