The Puntland Ministry of Health (; ) is a governmental body responsible for developing and implementing health policy, monitoring and regulating the health sector, and protecting and enhancing private and public health to drive the advancement of the state's vision for a dynamic, healthy lifestyle that serves as the state's foundation for overall health development. The department was ministered by Said Qorshel.
Following the formation of the autonomous State of Puntland, the Ministry of Health was re-established in 2001.
The ministry serves to support the Puntland citizenry in attaining better health, improving health outcomes, and providing quality health services to all nine regions (Bari, Ceyn, Haylan, Karkaar, Mudug, Nugal, Ras Aseir, Sanaag and Sool).
ÃÂ Department of Human Resources
ÃÂ Department of Admin and Finance
ÃÂ Department of Planning, Policy and Development
ÃÂ Department of Public Health
ÃÂ Department of Primary Health Care
ÃÂ Department of Medical Health Services
Each department has subprograms with well-trained and qualified program managers and staff.
The ministry operates regional and district health offices to ensure that the population is covered at every level.
The ministry interacts with multiple international organizations, including UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA, IOM, WFP, World Bank, Save the Children, World Vision International, MSF, Tadamun Social Society, Care International and the Somali Red Crescent Society, who have contributed to the development and strengthening of the ministry health sectors.