The Swedish healthcare system

The Swedish healthcare system is decentralised, which means that it is managed and run either by the regions, local authority or municipality. Health, medical and dental care is divided into public and private sectors.

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More about Sweden's healthcare system

Click on the links below to find out more about healthcare in Sweden.

The National Swedish Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen)

https://www.socialstyrelsen.se/en/about-us/healthcare-for-visitors-to-sweden/about-the-swedish-healthcare-system/

European Observatory

Sweden health system information (who.int)

WHO Country health profile:
Sweden: Country Health Profile 2021 (who.int).

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