Adamawa State Ministry of Health
The Adamawa State Ministry of Health is the governmental agency responsible for formulating and implementing health policies within Adamawa State, Nigeria. The ministry oversees the delivery of public healthcare services, regulates health institutions across the state, and coordinates programs aimed at improving population health. Its functions also include managing state-owned health facilities, supporting disease prevention and control initiatives, and ensuring the effective use of health resources in line with government priorities. It is located at Adamawa State Planning Commission, State Secretariat Complex, Yola, Nigeria
Functions
The basic functions of the ministry include:- Implementing public health programmes related to disease prevention, maternal and child health, immunisation, and environmental health.
- Managing state health resources, including personnel, budgets, and medical supplies.
- Supervising hospitals, primary health centres, and other public health institutions.
- Regulating healthcare standards and ensuring compliance with state and national health regulations.
- Coordinating responses to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
- Developing and reviewing state health policies and strategic plans.
Administration / leadership
The ministry is headed by a Commissioner for Health. The Commissioner provides policy direction and oversees the ministry’s operations. The Permanent Secretary serves as the chief administrative officer, coordinating day-to-day management and ensuring implementation of government directives. To ensure the smooth running of the system,the permanent secretary also acts in helping facilitate and improve medical services to the residents. The current commissioner for health is Felix Tangwami.Organisational structure
Departments / units
- Department of Public Health
- Department of Medical Services
- Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Unit
- Primary Health Care Coordination Unit
- Department of Administration and Finance
- Department of Planning, Research and Statistics
Parastatals
- Adamawa State Hospital Management Board
- Adamawa State College of Nursing Sciences Law
- Adamawa State College of Nursing Sciences
- Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency
Other bodies incoporated
The ministry partners with federal agencies, international organizations, and non-governmental bodies to implement health initiatives such as:- Maternal, newborn, and child health programmes
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene activities
- Routine immunisation campaigns
- Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria control initiatives