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The department of Hospital Services is a proficient administrative department responsible for the building and renovation of health facilities in Ondo State. It is the department in charge of procurement and supply of health equipment to state owned health facilities.

Accreditation and supervision of all public and private health facilities operating or wishing to operate in Ondo State are carried out by the

department. The responsibility for continuing medical education for health workers also rests with the department.

Indigent applicants who apply for medical assistance from government are screened through the Medical Board of Enquiry which is a component of the Hospital Services department to determine their suitability for assistance. Through the assessment of the Medical Board of Enquiry, the suitability of referred civil servants to continue service is determined. The department also oversees the conduct of free surgeries.

The department is responsible for the supervision of all NHIS/MDG-MCH accredited health facilities in the state.

Summary of Achievements

Health Institutions Development

Construction and Equipping of Trauma Centre, Laje Road Ondo which consist of: (a) Accident and Emergency Unit (b) Information Centre (c) Staff Quarters (d) Histopathology Laboratory
Construction of trauma unit in Federal Medical Centre, Owo
Construction and equipping of Mother and Child Hospital Akure
Construction and equipping of Mother and Child Hospital Ondo
Construction of Renal Centre, Laje Road, Ondo
Upgrading of General Hospital Igbotako

Medical Board of Enquiry and Medical Assistance

Provision of over 196 Million Naira to assist 169 indigent Patients for Medical Assistance between 2012 and 2013

Private Health Institutions Registration

Closure of 14 illegal health institutions in 2013

Festival of Surgery / Eye Camp

907 free surgeries have been done since 2009 till date

Medical Mission

Ondo state government in collaboration with Rotary International (2012)

940 free surgeries
601 free medical out-patients seen
686 dental cases attended

Ondo state government in conjunction with Medical Missions Int’l(2013)

26 free surgeries
32 reading glasses
302 medical out-patient seen

Public Health Institutions Development Unit

Procurement of hospital equipment
Design and Construction of health facilities
Renovation of health facilities

Medical Board Of Enquiry And Medical Assistance

Screen applicants who apply for medical assistance from the government
Conduct medical examination and/or enquiry on suitability of referred sick civil servants to continue service

Festival Of Surgery / Eye Camp

Conduct free surgical services for indigent patients
Free cataract surgeries for indigent patients
Provision of corrective eye glasses for indigent patients
Coordinate Medical Missions

Medical And Dental Council Of Nigeria

Renewal of practicing license for doctors practicing in the state
Ensure that unqualified persons do not practice in Ondo State
Ensure compliance with the medical ethics, rules and regulations guiding the practice of medicine and dentistry

Private Health Institutions Registration Unit

Registration of Private health institutions in the State.
Renewal of registration license
Ensure standard quality of practice in the private health facilities
Prevention of quacks from practicing in the state
Closure of illegal institutions and forwarding such to law enforcement agents for prosecution
Inspection of Private Educational Institutions in Conjunction with Ministry of Education
Accreditation Of Public Health Institutions
Monitor public health facilities to ensure standard practice and need for upgrade

Dental Education Unit

Educate the general public on oral health

Traditional Medicine Board

To prescribe standard of training and research work in traditional medicine
To establish registration offices within the state for the purpose of registering traditional medical institutions
Ensure practitioners practice within the ethics and rules of the profession.

Staff Clinic

Provides Medical services for Civil Servants in the State
Counseling Services

National Health Insurance Scheme/Maternal Development Goal - Maternal And Child Health

Monitor accredited health facilities to ensure universal coverage for pregnant women and children under – five years of age.
Coordinate all activities under the NHIS/MDG-MCH scheme
Continuing Medical Education
Capacity building for health workers

Prison Health Services