Gombe state college of health sciences and technology, kaltungo was first established in Bauchi state in the year 1977 at the temporary site of the school of midwifery premises but was affiliated with the school of Nursing, Bauchi in former Bauchi state. The college initially started with the training of nursing aid, but later nursing aids was faced out and community health aids was started.
The courses offered then were as follows
- Community Health Assistant
- Community Health Aid
- Medical Laboratory Assistance
The first administrator of the college was Dr.Bose (Indian) from 1977- 1980. Also Dr. Hamdani a Pakistan medical officer served as the second administrator and handed over to Dr.Aliyu Muhammed the first indigenous Principal/administrator.
The college was first relocated to Gombe from Bauchi in 1984 and on 11/04/1999 it was again relocated to Kaltungo, its present site. The following principal administration also served as chief executive officers of the college. Alhaji Yahaya B. Kumo, Mrs. Timma A. Tukka and Mallam Umar Sade, Malam Umar Mohammed Kwami, Malam Abdullahi Bello, Mr. Malachi K. Kanadi, Mal. Musa Mohammed El- Jude, Mr Felix Habila Gambo and Mr. Seni James Barka who is presently the Provost of the collage, Gombe state college of health science and Technology, Kaltungo