Organization:Bayelsa State Ministry of Health

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Short description: Government ministry responsible for healthcare in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

The Bayelsa State Ministry of Health serves as the primary government agency responsible for coordinating and overseeing healthcare delivery across Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Its mandate includes developing health policies, managing public health programs, regulating healthcare facilities, and ensuring that both residents and visitors have access to essential medical services. The ministry also works to improve disease prevention, strengthen healthcare infrastructure, and promote the overall well-being of communities throughout the state.[1][2][3] The Ministry is located at Bayelsa State Secretariat, Yenagoa.[4]

Leadership

The affairs and running of the ministry is overssen by the Commissioner and the current commissioner for health Bayelsa state is Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe[5]

Structure

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

Parastatals

Bayelsa State Hospitals Management Board[6]

Bayelsa State College of Nursing Science.

Bayelsa State Primary Health Care Management board[7]

References

  1. ↑ Briseimo, Teresa (July 28, 2025). "Tackling Public Health Emergencies: Health Commissioner Receives WHO Officers." (in en-US). https://bayelsawatch.com/tackling-public-health-emergencies-health-commissioner-receives-who-officers/. 
  2. ↑ Ese, Samuel (April 30, 2025). "Bayelsa to hire more healthcare workers" (in en-US). https://punchng.com/bayelsa-to-hire-more-healthcare-workers/. 
  3. ↑ Obokoh, Anthonia (February 12, 2025). "FG, Bayelsa commission 500-bed hospital, dialysis centre, drone hub to boost healthcare delivery" (in en-US). https://nairametrics.com/2025/02/12/fg-bayelsa-commission-500-bed-hospital-dialysis-centre-drone-hub-to-boost-healthcare-delivery/. 
  4. ↑ "Ministry of Health Bayelsa State – ASSETS FPAMD" (in en-US). https://assets-fpamd.org/assets/ministry-of-health-bayelsa-state/. 
  5. ↑ "Ministry of Health | Universal Healthcare for All". https://moh.bayelsastate.gov.ng/. 
  6. ↑ Atre, Rajiv. "Contact : Bayelsa State Hospitals Management Board, Nigeria". https://nigeriayponline.com/. 
  7. ↑ Nation, The. "Bayelsa inaugurates primary healthcare board" (in en-US). https://thenationonlineng.net/bayelsa-inaugurates-primary-healthcare-board/. 



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