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(1) The objects of the Service are to-

(a) implement approved national policies for health delivery in the country;

(b) increase access to improved health services; and

(c) manage prudently resources available for provision of health services.

(2) For the purpose of achieving its objects, the Service shall perform the following functions-

(a) ensure access to health services at the community, sub-district, district and regional levels by providing health services or contracting out service provision to other recognised health care providers;

(b) set technical guidelines to achieve policy standards set by the Ministry;

(c) plan, organise and administer comprehensive health services with special emphasis on primary health care;

(d) develop mechanisms for the equitable distribution of health facilities distribution of health facilities in rural and urban districts;

(e) manage and administer health institutions within the Service;

(f) contract with teaching hospitals for the treatment of referred patients;

(g) promote health, mode of healthy living and good health habits by people;

(h) establish effective mechanisms for disease surveillance, disease prevention and control;

(i) promote the efficiency and advancement of health workers through in-service and continuing education;

(j) manage the assets and properties of the Service to ensure the most effective use of them;

(k) determine, with the approval of the Minister charges for health services rendered by the Service;

(l) perform any other function that is relevant to the promotion, protection and restoration of health.