The Ministry of Health is charged with the responsibilities for:

•     -Medical Services and Training;
•     -Primary Health Care and Disease Control;
•     -Nursing Services;
•     -Pharmaceutical Services.

Parastatals

• -State School of Midwifery, Asaba; 
• -State School of Midwifery, Sapele;
• -School of Nursing, Agbor;
• -School of Nursing, Warri;
• -School of Health Technology, Ofuoma;
• -Hospitals Management Board;
      -Drug Revolving Fund;
      -Traditional Medicine Board;
      -State Primary Health Care Development Agency.