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    Objectives & Functions

    1. Promote Health Awareness: Enhance public awareness about health issues, prevention strategies, and healthy lifestyle choices.
    2. Ensure Accessible Healthcare: Provide equitable access to essential primary and secondary healthcare services for all communities, particularly underserved and vulnerable populations.
    3. Prevent Diseases and Injuries: Implement programs that focus on disease prevention, vaccination, early detection, and health screenings to reduce preventable health conditions.
    4. Improve Healthcare Quality and Efficiency: Strengthen the quality of services offered at primary and secondary care levels through continuous improvement, workforce development, and technological advancements.
    5. Strengthen Public Health Surveillance: Develop and maintain effective surveillance systems to monitor public health trends, identify emerging health threats, and inform decision-making.
    6. Promote Collaboration: Work collaboratively with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community stakeholders to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and service delivery.
    7. Respond to Health Emergencies: Prepare for and effectively respond to public health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other health crises.
    8. Advocate for Policy and System Reforms: Support and advocate for policies that improve the health system, enhance funding for healthcare, and ensure the delivery of quality services at all levels.
    9. Improve Public Health Infrastructure: Upgrade physical and technological infrastructure to ensure public health services can be delivered efficiently and effectively.
    10. Enhance Workforce Skills and Competencies: Provide training and professional development opportunities to public health personnel to improve their technical, managerial, and leadership skills.