Ministry for Health and Social Security, Iceland

Unverified non-profit organisation

Established in 1970, the Ministry of Health and Social Security in Iceland is responsible for the administration and policy making of health and social security issues in Iceland. The Ministry is in charge with issues concerning public health, patient rights, the operation of health facilities, the promotion of information technology in the health services, social security and pharmaceutical affairs. The ministry’s website provides translations of the legislation related to health and social security in Iceland, as well as statistics on drug use, the healthcare system, the national health plan to the year 2010 and general information for doctors about working conditions in the country.

Website

http://eng.velferdarraduneyti.is/

Year established

1970

About this organisation

Regions / countries / territories

Europe: Iceland

Global issues

Food security and nutrition; HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, health and medical