Health department are defined as agencies or departments of health charged with the responsibility of overseeing the health of the population. They are also responsible for implementing health policies, programs and providing healthcare services. The specific responsibilities of a health department may vary from country to country and from state to state but their primary responsibility remain the same; safeguarding and promoting health.
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What does Public health Department Do?
Although the functions or services provided by health departments is largely dependent on the types of role assigned to it by the country in which it is domiciled, their primary role of local, state or federal health department is irrespective of the country include;
-Responsibility for government health policy
-Responsibility for the development of programs and guidelines to improve the quality of care and to meet patient expectations.
-The control of illnesses and disease.
-Regulation and oversight functions to ensure the highest standards for food, water, medicines and other healthcare products.
-Regulation of medical, public health or healthcare practice within its jurisdiction.
-Public health enlightenment and capacity building training for health personnel.
-Safeguarding and promoting the health of the population
What Time Does The Health Department Open?
Most health department are open to the public from : 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Weekdays . Some open Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m and are closed weekends and on all legal state and national holidays. If you have a public health emergency after these hours you can always dial 911 or your country emergency lines for assistance.Environmental Agencies In Nigeria And Their Functions
