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ABOUT THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE – AWEIL, SOUTH SUDAN
The Ministry of Health in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, South Sudan, is responsible for a number of activities, including:
Community-based healthcare
The Ministry of Health is implementing the Boma Health Initiative (BHI) to improve access to primary healthcare in the state. The BHI aims to standardize community health services and prevent and treat common health conditions.
Health science training
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Ministry of Health, established a health science training institute in Aweil. The institute offers courses such as a Diploma in Clinical & Preventive Medicine and a Diploma in Nursing.
Medical supplies
The Ministry of Health receives medical supplies from the national ministry every three months and distributes them to the state counties and municipalities.
Public health alerts
The Ministry of Health issues public alerts to inform the public about health concerns. For example, the Ministry of Health issued an alert about an increase in cases of red eye disease (conjunctivitis) in the state.
Family planning
The Ministry of Health sensitizes the public about family planning.
Our Mission
Mission To improve health status of people of Northern Bhar el Ghazal by effective delivery of Basic Package of Health and Nutrition Services (BPHNS)
Our Vision
Vision To provide comprehensive, quality, affordable and accessible health care services to all the people of Northern Bhar El Ghazal State to live a healthy and dignified life.