The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
The work of the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs covers basic welfare issues and a broad policy field - economic security, social services, health and medical care, public health and the rights of children and people with disabilities.
The Minister for Health and Social Affairs, and the head of the Ministry, is Göran Hägglund. The Minister for Elderly Care and Public Health is Maria Larsson and the Minister for Social Security is Cristina Husmark Pehrsson.
The Swedish EU Presidency
From 1 July 2009 and for six months Sweden will hold the Presidency of the EU.
Swedish Strategy for eHealth. Safe and accesible information in health and social care