Enugu State Ministry of Health
The Enugu State Government assigns its central health institution the responsibility of directing and coordinating the state's healthcare system. This institution develops health strategies, implements public health programs across the state, and monitors the operations of hospitals and other medical establishments. Its primary role is to ensure that essential healthcare services are accessible to both residents and visitors. In addition, the agency works to strengthen disease-prevention efforts, improve the state's health infrastructure, and support better health outcomes throughout the different communities in the state. The ministry is located at no 3 colliery Avenue Enugu, Enugu State.
Leadership
The running of the ministry and all its daily activities are overseen by the commissioner. It is being assisted by the permanent secretary to enhance the smooth running of the ministry. The current commissioner for Health Enugu State is Prof. Obi Emmanuel Ikechukwu.
Structure
- Administration
- Finance & Account
- Planning, Research & Statistics
- Pharmaceutical Services
- Medical Services
- Public Health Services
- Nursing Services
Parastatals
- Enugu State College of nursing science
- Enugu state Hospital Management Board
- Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency