Ministry of Health and Social Affairs (Sweden)
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The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs (Swedish: Socialdepartementet) is a ministry in the Government of Sweden responsible for policies related to social welfare: social security, social services, medical and health care, public health and the rights of children, the elderly and disabled people.
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Formed | 1 July 1920 (1 July 1920)[1] |
Jurisdiction | SFS 1996:1515 |
Headquarters | Fredsgatan 8, Stockholm |
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Website | www |
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The ministry is currently headed by the Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health, Jakob Forssmed of the Christian Democrats.[2]