BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Directorate of Public Health Services (DPHS) Under the Ministry of Health is mandated to oversee and coordinate preventive health measures, monitor, supervise and manage Public Health Officers and coordinate the implementation of IHR activities at Points of Entry across the country. 

DPHS mobilize resources for programs and foster collaboration with other Agencies, institutions and partners. The directorate consists of four program areas namely: Environmental Health Unit, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Unit, Occupation Health and Safety Unit and the Vector Control Unit.