Functions of the Health Department

Public Health and Sanitation

Prevention and Control of Infections and Contagious Diseases;
Tuberculosis;
Eradication/Control of Malaria;
Leprosy Act;
Treatment of Patients bitten by rabid animal;
Adulteration of Foodstuffs;
Nutrition and Publicity in ragard to Food;
Nutrition and Publicity in regard to Surveys;
Vaccination and Inoculation;
Maternity and Child Welfare;and
Port Quarantine

Regulation of Medical and Other Professional Qualification and    Standards;
Medical Registration including Medical Council;
Indigenous System of Medicines;
Medical Attendence of Governmnets Servants;and
Levy of Fees by Medical Officers.
Medical and Nursing Council.
Medical Education including Medical Schools and Colleges and    Institution for Dentistry.
Control of Medical Drugs ,Poisons and Dangerous Drugs
    (Drug Act and Rules).