Ministerie van VWS

The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) is a Dutch government ministry working to support a healthy, fit and resilient society. Its central priorities are ensuring good, affordable healthcare and support, while encouraging healthy lifestyles, physical activity and nutritious food. The ministry’s work spans public health, healthcare and social support, care for older people, youth care, sport and exercise, and creating healthy and inclusive living environments.

VWS develops policy and plans to help keep care accessible and affordable, respond to growing demand for support, and enable young people to grow up safely and healthily. It also provides information about topics such as health insurance, care at home and support for informal caregivers, and promotes conversations about future needs relating to care, housing and wellbeing. As a public-sector organisation, the ministry shares official documents, reports, publications, news and information about its activities and leadership. It also offers channels for contacting the ministry, making enquiries or complaints, submitting formal requests, and accessing press information.