Health minister
Health Minister
Health Minister (pronunciation: /ˈhɛlθ ˈmɪnɪstər/) is a government official who is in charge of a nation's public health policy and management.
Etymology
The term "Health Minister" is derived from the English words "health", meaning the state of being free from illness or injury, and "minister", which refers to a person appointed to a high office of state, particularly in government.
Role and Responsibilities
The Health Minister is responsible for formulating and implementing health policies, managing public health emergencies, and overseeing the operation of the country's healthcare system. This includes the management of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, as well as the regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The Health Minister also plays a crucial role in promoting public health and preventing disease through education and awareness campaigns.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts of society.
- Healthcare System: The organization of people, institutions, and resources to deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
- Health Policy: Decisions, plans, and actions undertaken to achieve specific health care goals within a society.
- Pharmaceuticals: Medicinal drugs used in health care.
- Medical Devices: Any instrument, apparatus, appliance, material, or other article—whether used alone or in combination, including the software necessary for its proper application—intended by the manufacturer to be used for human beings for the purpose of diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Health minister
- Wikipedia's article - Health minister
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