​Central

The central Government is responsible for:

• Policy framework, legislation, and regulations on specific aspects of public health provided at the national level;
• High-quality healthcare services (primary, secondary, and tertiary health care);
• Financing of the health care services;
• Health inspection
• Pharmacy

Local

Local authorities are responsible for:

• Ensuring access to health care;
• Hospital maintenance;
• Promoting healthy lifestyles; and
• Restricting alcoholism

Responsible ministries/bodies
 Ministry of Health

Sources:

Ministry of Health

Cab. Reg. No. 555 - Financing of Health Care                         (available in Latvian only)