Organization:Gombe State Ministry of Health

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The Gombe State Ministry of Health is a state government agency that manages the health sector in Gombe State, Nigeria. Its functions include coordinating public health initiatives, overseeing healthcare institutions, and formulating policies that guide the delivery of health services. The ministry's responsibilities also involve promoting access to basic medical care for people living in or visiting the state.[1][2][3]

Leadership

The ministry is led by a Commissioner, who manages its daily functions and overall operations. Administrative oversight is handled by the Permanent Secretary, who ensures that government policies are properly carried out and that the ministry's work aligns with standard public service guidelines. The position also includes supervising key programmes, supporting policy formulation, and coordinating the ministry's long-term plans and strategic initiatives.[4] The current commissioner for the State ministry of health is Dr Habu Dahiru.[5]

Structure

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

Parastatals

Parastatals are:

  • Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency[6]
  • Gombe State Hospital Management Board[7]
  • Gombe State College of Nursing science[8]

References

  1. ↑ Wambai, Ibraheem (2025-09-04). "FG, Gombe State Sign MoU On Taking Over of General Hospital Kumo, As Federal Medical Centre Kumo" (in en-US). https://health.gov.ng/fg-gombe-state-sign-mou-on-taking-over-of-general-hospital-kumo-as-federal-medical-centre-kumo/. 
  2. ↑ "Gombe gov appoints new permanent secretary for health ministry" (in en-US). The Punch. https://punchng.com/gombe-gov-appoints-new-permanent-secretary-for-health-ministry/. 
  3. ↑ "Ministry of Health Archives" (in en-US). http://gombestate.gov.ng/category/ministries/projects/ministry-of-health/. 
  4. ↑ "Gombe gov appoints new permanent secretary for health ministry" (in en-US). The Punch. https://punchng.com/gombe-gov-appoints-new-permanent-secretary-for-health-ministry/. 
  5. ↑ "Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency". https://gmchma.gm.gov.ng/news/43. 
  6. ↑ phcda. "WHO – Gombe State Primary Healthcare Development Agency" (in en-US). https://gsphcda.gm.gov.ng/home/tag/who/. 
  7. ↑ "Management Board – FTHGOMBE" (in en-US). https://fthgombe.gov.ng/management-board/. 
  8. ↑ "Gombe State College of Nursing Sciences 2025/2026 Admission Forms Out" (in en). https://www.nigeriaprivateschools.com/index.php/en/post-detail/622/Gombe-State-College-of-Nursing-Sciences-2025%2F2026-Admission-Forms-Out. 



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