- Develop effective programming for training and re-training of all primary health care providers in the state, including the communities.
- Encourage effective collaboration with other sectors (public and private) at all levels in the development and support of primary health care system to avoid duplication of efforts and waste of resources
- Take over and oversee the running of comprehensive health centers, primary health care centers and such primary health care facilities located in the state as may be determine by the Governor.
- Provide and maintain all infrastructure and equipment as well as employ and discipline of staff of the facilities under its direct supervision.