Ministry of Health (Denmark)

Ministry of Health (Denmark)

The Ministry of Health (Denmark) is a Danish government ministry responsible for health policy and healthcare services in Denmark. The ministry is led by the Minister for Health, who is appointed by the Prime Minister. The current Minister for Health is Magnus Heunicke.

History

The Ministry of Health was established in 1916 as the Ministry of Interior Affairs and Health. In 2007, it was renamed the Ministry of Health and Prevention, and in 2011, it was renamed again to the Ministry of Health.

Responsibilities

The Ministry of Health is responsible for a wide range of health-related issues, including:

• Health policy: The ministry develops and implements health policies to improve the health of the Danish population.
• Healthcare services: The ministry oversees the provision of healthcare services in Denmark, including hospitals, general practitioners, and other healthcare providers.
• Public health: The ministry works to prevent disease and promote health through various public health initiatives.
• Healthcare regulation: The ministry regulates healthcare providers and professionals to ensure the quality and safety of healthcare services.

Structure

The Ministry of Health is divided into several departments, including:

• The Department of Health Policy
• The Department of Healthcare Services
• The Department of Public Health
• The Department of Healthcare Regulation

Each department is responsible for a specific area of health policy or healthcare services.

See also

• Healthcare in Denmark
• Government of Denmark
• List of Danish government ministries

External links

• Official website