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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\nDirectorates - Dire Dawa Health Bureau<\/title>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:wght@500;600;700&display=swap\">\n<style>\n :root {\n --sky-light: #f0f9ff;\n --sky-pale: #e0f2fe;\n --sky-mid: #bae6fd;\n --blue-primary: #0284c7;\n --blue-deep: #0c4a6e;\n --white: #ffffff;\n --ink: #0f172a;\n --ink-soft: #475569;\n --border: #e2e8f0;\n --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);\n --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.06);\n }\n\n * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n body {\n font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n color: var(--ink);\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--sky-light) 100%);\n line-height: 1.7;\n min-height: 100vh;\n -webkit-font-smoothing: 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var(--white);\n }\n\n .card__title {\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\n color: var(--blue-deep);\n }\n\n .card__desc {\n font-size: 0.9rem;\n color: var(--ink-soft);\n flex-grow: 1;\n margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n }\n\n .card__link {\n display: inline-flex;\n align-items: center;\n font-size: 0.85rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: var(--blue-primary);\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n }\n\n .card__link svg {\n width: 16px;\n height: 16px;\n margin-left: 0.5rem;\n transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n }\n\n .directorate-card:hover .card__link svg {\n transform: translateX(4px);\n }\n\n \/* Responsive *\/\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\n .overview {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n gap: 2rem;\n padding: 2rem;\n text-align: center;\n }\n \n .page-title-block {\n padding: 3rem 0 2rem;\n }\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n <div class=\"container\">\n \n <!-- Title Section -->\n <div class=\"page-title-block\">\n <span class=\"subtitle\">Core Processes<\/span>\n <h1>Bureau Directorates<\/h1>\n <div class=\"section-divider\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- General Overview Content -->\n <div class=\"overview\">\n <div class=\"overview__icon\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n <path d=\"M3 21h18\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M5 21V7l8-4v18\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M19 21V11l-6-4\"><\/path>\n <line x1=\"9\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"9.01\"><\/line>\n <line x1=\"9\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"12.01\"><\/line>\n <line x1=\"9\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"15.01\"><\/line>\n <line x1=\"9\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"18.01\"><\/line>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3>Mandate of the Directorates<\/h3>\n <p>\n The directorates of the Dire Dawa Health Bureau function as the specialized operational arms of the administration. While the Bureau Head provides overarching strategic leadership, these directorates are tasked with executing core health processes, managing daily operations, and delivering specialized public health services. Together, they ensure a comprehensive, coordinated, and resilient healthcare system that spans from policy planning and emergency management to clinical care and administrative support.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- Directorates Menu Grid -->\n <div class=\"directorates-grid\">\n \n <!-- Card 1 -->\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"directorate-card\">\n <div class=\"card__icon\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n <path d=\"M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0-7.78z\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3 class=\"card__title\">Health Promotion & Disease Prevention<\/h3>\n <p class=\"card__desc\">Leads community health education, hygiene initiatives, and preventive programs to safeguard the public from communicable diseases.<\/p>\n <span class=\"card__link\">View Directorate <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <!-- Card 2 -->\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"directorate-card\">\n <div class=\"card__icon\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n <path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3 class=\"card__title\">Public Health Emergency & Lab<\/h3>\n <p class=\"card__desc\">Coordinates emergency medical responses, manages central laboratories, and conducts vital health research for the region.<\/p>\n <span class=\"card__link\">View Directorate <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <!-- Card 3 -->\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"directorate-card\">\n <div class=\"card__icon\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n <path d=\"M22 12h-4l-3 9L9 3l-3 9H2\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3 class=\"card__title\">Curative & Rehabilitative Services<\/h3>\n <p class=\"card__desc\">Oversees clinical care standards, blood bank operations, and palliative services to ensure high-quality patient treatment.<\/p>\n <span class=\"card__link\">View Directorate <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <!-- Card 4 -->\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"directorate-card\">\n <div class=\"card__icon\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n <path d=\"M9 11l3 3L22 4\"><\/path><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3 class=\"card__title\">Quality Control & Supplies<\/h3>\n <p class=\"card__desc\">Ensures the safety and quality of health services, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies through inspection and licensing.<\/p>\n <span class=\"card__link\">View Directorate <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <!-- Card 5 -->\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"directorate-card\">\n <div class=\"card__icon\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n <line x1=\"18\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"4\"><\/line><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"14\"><\/line>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3 class=\"card__title\">Plan, Monitoring & Evaluation<\/h3>\n <p class=\"card__desc\">Handles strategic planning, budget allocation, and performance monitoring to ensure health targets are met efficiently.<\/p>\n <span class=\"card__link\">View Directorate 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