The National Board of Health and Welfare is the public authority responsible for ensuring that people have access to good health and social care on equal terms in Sweden. Its Director-General, Olivia Wigzell, explains how the Board delivers on this mission, in particular through the development of national care guidelines. She also discusses the role of the Board in government initiatives to enhance register-based research, leverage opportunities offered by digitalization and reform the primary care sector in the country.
Research shows that investing in primary care is the best way to achieve a more inclusive healthcare system.
