About the Public Health Department

About The Department

This Department is concerned with the promotion of Public health of the community through the development of research and analysis tools, in order to find out the causes of diseases and, consequently; improve public health in the community. It has for objective to ensure suitable environment for physical, mental and social human health. This would be achieved through the assessment and monitoring population groups at risk, identifying problems and health priorities, and thereafter; drawing the necessary policies and regulations to deal with these problems and health priorities in order to guarantee adequate health care, including preventive care for all segments of the society.