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Ministry of Health

Ministry Departments

Internal Structure

How the Ministry of Health is organised to plan, regulate, and deliver healthcare state-wide.

Taraba State Ministry of Health
Public Health & Disease Control
Medical Services & Facilities
Nursing Services & Education
Pharmaceutical Services

Departments

What Each Department Does

Department of Public Health & Disease Control

Leads disease surveillance, epidemic control, HIV/TB/Malaria control programs, and health promotion.

Department of Medical Services

Regulates private health facilities, oversees clinical ethics, and manages hospital quality assurance.

Department of Nursing Services

Coordinates nursing and midwifery practice, professional standards, and hospital nursing care across the state.

Department of Pharmaceutical Services

Inspects pharmacies, patent medicine stores, and enforces rational drug use policies.

Department of Planning, Research & Statistics (PRS)

Generates health management information system (HMIS) data, conducts epidemiological research, and oversees budget planning.