Ministerio De Salud Chile

Chile · Government Administration

The Ministerio de Salud Chile (MINSAL) is the cabinet-level ministry responsible for overseeing public health policies in Chile. It coordinates and executes health strategies as directed by the President, ensuring the effective management of the country's public health system. MINSAL includes two main subsecretariats: the Subsecretariat of Public Health, which focuses on population health strategies, and the Subsecretariat of Healthcare Networks, which manages healthcare service delivery. MINSAL's core functions encompass public health policy development, healthcare network management, health insurance administration through the Fondo Nacional de Salud (FONASA), and epidemiological surveillance. It supervises key institutions such as the Public Health Institute of Chile and the Central de Abastecimiento, which supply medicines and health products. MINSAL plays a vital role in promoting health, managing public health emergencies, and ensuring universal health coverage for all residents and workers in Chile.