2. Federal Level

1. Federal Level:

Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH):

The Federal Ministry of Health is the primary body responsible for health policy formulation, planning, and regulation of healthcare in Nigeria. It oversees national health programs, creates health-related laws, and manages the country’s response to public health crises.

Key Agencies under the FMOH:

    • National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA): Focuses on improving access to primary healthcare services, especially in rural and underserved areas.
    • National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC): Responsible for regulating the quality of food, drugs, and medical products in Nigeria.
    • National Center for Disease Control (NCDC): Coordinates responses to disease outbreaks and monitors disease trends.
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS): Aims to make healthcare services affordable through health insurance programs.