Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Health, Labour and Social Affairs of Georgia facts for kids
| საქართველოს ოკუპირებული ტერიტორიებიდან იძულებით გადაადგილებულ პირთა, შრომის, ჯანმრთელობისა და სოციალური დაცვის სამინისტრო | |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Georgia |
| Headquarters | A. Tsereteli Ave. N144, Tbilisi, Georgia 0119 |
| Annual budget | ₾6.86 billion (USD 2.58 billion) (2023) |
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| Website | www.moh.gov.ge |
The Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Health, Labour and Social Affairs of Georgia (which is a long name for a very important government office) helps people in Georgia. This Ministry is part of the Cabinet of Georgia, which is like the main team that runs the country.
Its job is to make sure everyone has good healthcare, fair work conditions, and social support. It also helps people who have had to move from their homes because of difficult situations. The person leading this Ministry right now is Mikheil Sarjveladze.
How the Ministry Works
The Ministry is led by a special person called the Minister. The Prime Minister of Georgia chooses this Minister. The Minister has a first deputy and three other deputies who help them.
This Ministry has 16 different departments and agencies. Their main jobs are to make sure people get good medical care and public health services. They also set rules for doctors and pharmacies. The Ministry manages state pensions and social security, which helps people financially. They also work to protect the rights of children.
The Ministry has the power to set rules for all medical activities across Georgia. The State United Social Insurance Fund and the Ministry of Finance of Georgia provide most of the money for this Ministry. In recent years, the Ministry has worked to build more hospitals. For example, they planned to finish 46 new hospitals by the end of 2011.
Money for the Ministry
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Affairs of Georgia has a budget, which is the amount of money it has to do its work. In 2023, its budget was about GEL 6.86 billion. This is a lot more than its budget in 2022, which was about GEL 620.8 million. This increased budget helps the Ministry provide more services and support to the people of Georgia.
See also
- Cabinet of Georgia
- National Center for Disease Control and Public Health (Georgia (country))
