The Imo State Government, within the Federal Republic of Nigeria, entrusts its principal health institution with managing and guiding the state's healthcare landscape. This responsibility covers the development of comprehensive health frameworks, implementation of public health programs across the state, and supervision of hospitals and related facilities. Its core mission is to ensure that essential medical services remain accessible to everyone living in or visiting Imo State, Nigeria. In addition, the agency focuses on strengthening preventive healthcare efforts, expanding the resilience of the health system, and supporting improved health standards and outcomes across all communities in the state.[1][2] it is located at Block 9, Imo State Secretariat, Port Harcourt Road, PMB 1123, Imo, Owerri, Nigeria.
Leadership
editThe commissioner for health is responsible to administer the activities of the ministry. The current commissioner is Dr. Chioma Vivian Egu.[3]
Structure
edit- Administration
- Finance & Account
- Planning, Research & Statistics
- Pharmaceutical Services
- Medical Services
- Public Health Services
- Nursing Service
Parastatals
edit- Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA)[4]
- Imo State College of Nursing (IMCONS)
- Imo state STRATEGIC HEALTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN
- Imo state Hospital Management Board[5]
- IMO STATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY[6]
References
edit- ↑ Amos (2025-05-30). "Uzodimma merges health ministries with Egu as commissioner". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ "Imo State Ministry Of Health - Owerri". Infoisinfo. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ "LeaderBox - Political Leadership Platform". leaderbox.africa.
- ↑ "2025 – Imo State Health Insurance Agency". Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ "Imo Assembly Passes Bill Establishing Heartland Hospitals Management Board". Rt. Hon. Amarachi Iwuanyanwu. 2025-03-26. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ admin (2025-05-14). "IMO STATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY-REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) FOR UPGRADING OF 55 SELECTED PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS (PHCS) IN IMO STATE OF NIGERIA | Public Procurement NG". Retrieved 2025-11-29.