Primary Health Department

The Primary Health Care (Department) within the Ministry of Health of Puntland is responsible for orchestrating, supervising, and expanding essential community-level clinical and public health services. It leads the localized implementation of the Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) by managing foundational facilities like Primary Health Units and regional Health Centres. The department spearheads critical maternal and child health interventions, including routine childhood immunization campaigns, safe delivery initiatives, and localized nutrition programs.

Sections & Units of the Department
  • EPI
  • Cold Chain
  • RH
  • Nutrition
  • Marwo Caafimaad
  • Damal Caafimaad