Mandate and service targets

A purpose that puts people first.

The Commission exists to expand access, equity, financial protection and sustainable health financing for residents of Delta State.

Access to healthcare services

Equitable healthcare services

Financial and social protection

Health for all Deltans

Implement, supervise and regulate the effective administration of the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme.
Ensure that every resident of Delta State has access to equitable health care services.
Ensure financial protection and physical access to quality and affordable health care services.
Protect families from financial hardship arising from huge medical bills.
Limit the rise in the cost of healthcare services.
Ensure equitable distribution of health care costs across different income groups.
Maintain high standards of health care delivery within the Scheme.
Ensure efficiency in health care service delivery.
Improve and harness private-sector participation in health care services.
Ensure adequate distribution of health facilities within the State.
Ensure appropriate patronage at all levels of the health care delivery system.
Ensure alternative sources of health-sector funding for improved services.
Plan, organize and develop medical and other health services where residents lack available services.
Take necessary action to facilitate access to health care services for all Deltans.