Ministry of Health (Peru)
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The Ministry of Health (
healthcare. As of 10 December 2022[update], the minister of Health is Rosa Gutiérrez
.
History
Upon the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the death of the Peruvian medical researcher
Ministry of Justice
.
In 1942, the ministry changed its name to the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance, and in 1968 its name was again changed to the current Ministry of Health.
The first Minister of Health was Armando Montes de Peralta.
Mission
The Ministry of Health maintains the mission to protect the public dignity, to promote health, to prevent disease, and to guarantee healthcare to all inhabitants of the country. Additionally, it formulates public policy regarding sanitation.
External links
- Official website (in Spanish)