Welcome to the Department of Health FUNCTIONS Responsible for all hospitals. medical, dental, nursing, preventative health and disease control services Initiate, formulate and administer National Health Legislation and policies Maintain and monitor standards of Health Services across the country Provide pharmaceutical services Provide mental health, radiotherapy and specialist medical services Provide medical training Provide services to the Medical Board, Nursing Council, Fluoridation Committee and standing or ad hoc organisations relating to the functions of the Department Copyright 1998. No mirroring or copying site content allowed.