Welcome To Tain District Public health Official Page
The Public Health Department coordinates the planning and implementation of public health activities in the hospital. The Public Health Department is one of the strong pillars of the hospital’s health care system. The Department also serves as a link between the hospital and District Health Directorate
The Public Health Department coordinates the planning and implementation of public health activities in the hospital. The Public Health Department is one of the strong pillars of the hospital’s health care system. The Department also serves as a link between the hospital and District Health Directorate.
OBJECTIVES
The main objective of the Public Health Department is to improve all public health activities coordinated in the hospital.
ACTIVITIES AND CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIT
- Promote integration and co-ordination of public health activities within the hospital.
- Coordinate public health programmes in the hospital
- Provide daily BCG immunization and weekly child welfare services.
- Provide health information to in-patients, out-patients, staff and the general public
- Review daily OPD consulting rooms and ward registers on diseases of public importance and take action
- Undertake surveillance activities.
- Lead in outbreak investigations in the health facility.
- Notification of cases to districts for follow-ups in the community
OTHER SPECIAL ACTIVITIES BY THE PHD
- Home Verification and contacts tracing of all Tuberculosis (TB) cases
- Daily management and referral of TB cases at the DOT center
- Conducting of monthly TB clinics for MDR cases from other districts
- Management and rehabilitation of malnourished children ( CMAM )
- Nutritional counseling for clients with diet related conditions
WORKING DAYS/HOURS
The Unit works from Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, but when there is an outbreak of any disease, the unit provides 24-hour services.
public health
Public Health is the science and art of preventing disease, promoting health and prolonging life through organized community effort. The Public Health Department of the Tain District Hospital, Nsawkaw serves as the appropriate unit to coordinate public health activities within the hospital and also serves as the link between District Health Directorate, District and Regional Health Directorates for responses to be made.
ORGANOGRAM OF THE UNIT
The Public Health Unit is located within the hospital as one of the units under the direct supervision of the Medical Director. The Medical Director is the primary recipient of all reports from the Public Health Unit. The head of the unit have other staff of different expertise to support the execution of the mandate of the unit. The public health unit always works closely with all units in the hospital
AREAS OF THE UNIT
- Reproductive and Child Health(RCH)
- Health Promotion/Wellness Clinic
- Nutrition
- Disease Control
VISION
To be a recognized leader in providing public health services within the hospital.
MISSION
Is to remain a functional leader in coordinating all public health activities in the hospital.