Benue State Ministry of Health

The Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services is the primary governmental agency responsible for public health administration in Benue State, Nigeria. It is tasked with formulating and implementing health policies, overseeing the delivery of medical and health services, managing public-health programmes, and coordinating healthcare delivery across the entire state.[1][2] It is located at Kashim Ibrahim Way, Old GRA, Government House, Makurdi.[3]

Leadership

The commissioner oversees the daily and accurate running of the ministry.

Organisational Structures

Departments

  • Administration and Supply
  • Finance and Accounts
  • Public Health Services
  • Pharmaceutical Services
  • Clinical Services
  • Planning and Research Services

Parastatals

  • Benue State Hospitals Management Board.[4]
  • Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH)[5]
  • Benue State Aids Control Agency (BENSACA)

References

  1. ^ "Benue strengthens health managers' skills for effective planning, budgeting". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  2. ^ Government House, MakurdiJames, Winner (2025-08-07). "Benue govt shuts down illegal clinics over health violations". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  3. ^ "Ministries - Official Website of Benue State Government | Food Basket of the Nation". 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  4. ^ MySalaryScale. "Benue state hospitals management board makurdi 29 years and lastly benue state university teaching hospital makurdi ffor 6years and retired 1982 to 2017 - MySalaryScale". www.mysalaryscale.com. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  5. ^ "Benue State University Teaching Hospital - BSUTH". www.bsuth.org.ng. Retrieved 2025-12-02.