The leading and regulatory functions of the Ministry include:
The development and implementation of policies and laws that ensure a non-discriminatory and responsible health care system;
Coordination of activities for the development and coherent implementation of health policies;
Establishing norms and standards as well as issuing sub-legal acts for the health sector respecting the relevant international standards;
Supervision of the implementation of health standards, including inspection and other services, as needed;
Monitoring the situation and implementing adequate measures to prevent, identify and solve problems in the health sector; management and development of health care infrastructure;
Development of institutional and human resources in health necessary to reduce the need for treatment abroad;
Supporting the participation, initiatives and development of activities of citizens and residents related to health;
Developing and participating in public information campaigns and other health promotion projects in order to increase public awareness and compliance with health standards;
Supporting the development of education and health education in order to increase knowledge and competences in the field of health;
Supervision of water and food quality control in order to protect consumers, in cooperation with the relevant ministries, in accordance with the law;
Human resource planning in health