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About The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Latvia

Ministry of Health is the leading government authority in the health sector and it is responsible for public health, health care and pharmacy. The Ministry of Health develops the national health policy, as well as organizes, coordinates and monitors its implementation. In order to secure execution of these functions the Ministry of Health develops regulations and policy planning documents, evaluates projects developed by other institutions, represents state interests in foreign and international institutions, informs the society about health policies and about the work of other health care institutions, as well as develops and defends national positions in the field of health care in the European Union. Since June 16, 2016 Minister for Health is Anda Čakša.