An essential overview on the public health system and child healthcare in Spain

Abstract

The child healthcare system in Spain is coordinated and managed at a central level by the Ministry of Health and at a local level by 17 regional health authorities. The Ministry of Health has executive power for the implementation of state health policies and controls and manages stateowned health facilities. This article provides a brief overview of the public health system and child healthcare in Spain. Keywords: Demography, health care, public health, Spain, policy