Functions of FHD

Ensuring the development of comprehensive health policies, sustainable strategic plans, programmes and budgets to cover programmed activities of the Ghana Health Service in the areas of Reproductive and Child Health, Nutrition and Geriatrics at all levels

  • Undertaking periodic review of programme implementation and activities of the division in collaboration with its stakeholders and partners in the area of public health with emphasis on Reproductive and Child Health, Nutrition and Geriatrics
  • Catering for the design and application of supportive supervision, mentoring, monitoring and evaluation for purposes of assessing and improving the operational effectiveness of the Ghana Health Service’s interventions as it pertains to the mandate of the division
  • Advocating for support and funding for programmes in the areas of Reproductive and Child Health, Nutrition, Geriatrics and other related fields aimed at promoting and maintaining healthy pregnancies and deliveries and the optimal growth and development of children from birth to 18 years.