The Department of Public Health, created with the mandate to formulate public health policies and guidelines and facilitate their implementation and evaluation in Nigeria, is one of the oldest departments in Federal Ministry of Health.
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
Climate Change/Environmental Health
Non-Communicable Diseases Control Programme(NCDs)
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
Port Health Services (PHS)
National Tuberculosis & Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP)
National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP)
HIV/AIDS & Viral Hepatitis Programme.
Epidemiology Services
PROGRAMMES/UNITS/TRAINING CENTER/BOARDS
National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP)
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
Community Development Unit
National ArboVirus & Vectors Research Centre, Enugu
National Tuberculosis & Leprosy Training Center, Zaria
West African Health Examination Board (WAHEB)
Snake Bite Envenoming Unit