Ministry of Health and Social Affairs organisation

The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs employs approximately 200 members of staff. About 20 of these are political appointees and 180 non-politically appointed officials.

The ministers and state secretaries are responsible for the political leadership. They are assisted in their work by a political staff.

The Ministrys divisions and offices are staffed by non-political officials.

Agencies, companies, etc.

14 agencies, two state-owned companies and one institute also belong under the Ministry.