Anambra State Ministry of Health

Charged with the administration of healthcare in Anambra State, Nigeria, the State Ministry of Health regulates services, coordinates health programs, and supervises medical facilities. A core function of the ministry is to develop and implement policies that improve public health and guarantee access to essential care for everyone in the state.[1][2][3] The ministry is located at the Ground floor New Secretariat Complex awka, Anambra State.[4]

Leadership

The ministry is headed by a Commissioner, who is responsible for directing its day-to-day operations. The Permanent Secretary provides administrative leadership by guiding the implementation of government policies and ensuring that the ministry's activities follow established public-sector procedures. This role also involves overseeing major programmes, contributing to policy development, and coordinating long-term strategies and plans within the ministry. The current commissioner is Dr. Afam Obidike.[5]

Organisational structure

  • Administration
  • Finance & Account
  • Planning, Research & Statistics
  • Pharmaceutical Services
  • Medical Services
  • Public Health Services
  • Nursing Services

Parastatals

Anambra State Hospital Management Board[6]

Anambra State College of Nursing Science[7]

Anambra State Primary Health Care Management Board

References

  1. ^ "Anambra to recruit over 3,000 community-based health workers". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  2. ^ Mallum, Manomsi (2025-06-30). "Anambra First Lady Rallies Support For Immunisation Campaign". Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  3. ^ Obianeri, Ikenna (2025-09-09). "Anambra hires new community health workers to boost healthcare". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  4. ^ "Anambra State Ministry of Health • Information - Government Department • Awka, Awka". www.medpages.info. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  5. ^ Anyanwu, Samuel (2025-09-29). "Anambra Health Commissioner Berates Healthcare Givers Who Play Nonchalance". Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  6. ^ MySalaryScale. "Anambra State Hospital Management Board Reviews - MySalaryScale". www.mysalaryscale.com. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  7. ^ "Examtice". www.examtice.com. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
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