Proposed functions of the department are:
- Advising DG and Minister in general on all aspects of Public Health Services
- Supervising the sections of the department
- Development, coordination and implementation of malaria control programs
- Development, coordination and implementation of TB control programs
- Development, coordination and implementation of hygiene and sanitation (WASH/WATSAN) programs
- Development, coordination and implementation of STI / HIV programs
- Development, coordination and implementation of communicable disease surveillance programs
- Management of non-communicable diseases programs
- Development, coordination and implementation food and drug quality control programs
- Development, coordination and implementation school health programs
- Development, coordination and implementation mental health programs
- Supervision and management of laboratory services
- Supervision of services and quality control in hospitals and health centers
- Control standards and licensing for private health sector / institutions
- Prepare yearly work plan for the department
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