Forging the Future of Healthcare in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is clearly a fertile environment for its 2,200 life science and medtech companies. However, the Dutch ambition to be a frontrunner in new healthcare challenges also comprises an…
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‘Caring for people in a healthy society’ – this is the motto of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. Caring for the old and the young and for people with physical or mental disabilities. The Ministry’s 5000 civil servants develop policy on health care, social support and sport.
Health
The Ministry encourages people to live healthily, exercise more, smoke less, drink moderately, have safe sex and adopt a healthy diet. People with health problems should be able to consult their GP, a hospital, or other care providers as whenever needed. They have the right to health care. Together with health insurers, care providers, and patients’ organisations, the Ministry ensures that enough services are available and people have enough choice.
Welfare
Although the Netherlands is a wealthy country, some of its inhabitants see little of that wealth. Lacking economic independence, they cannot fully participate in society. To improve their position, the Ministry is working with the Ministries of economics, education and housing to strengthen social infrastructure. Important areas of social policy are voluntary work, youth and child care.
Sport
Sport is good for our health, personal development and social life. The Ministry strives to enable everyone to engage in sport. It also finances top-level sport, enabling the Netherlands to compete at an international level.
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