Canary Islands Government Restructures Department of Health by Eliminating the Vice-Health Secretary Role
Published: July 30, 2025|health-and-public-services|Gobierno de Canarias
Canary Islands Health Department Structure Revision
The Canary Islands government has officially revised its health department structure to streamline its organization and improve management efficiency.
Key Changes
- The Vice-Secretary of Health position has been removed.
- Responsibilities were transferred to the Secretary General Technical of the Health Department.
Objectives of the Reform
- Make administration more straightforward.
- Maintain current budgets and legal obligations.
- Help residents by potentially speeding up decision-making and service delivery.
Approval and Broader Context
- The reform was approved on July 29, 2025.
- It aligns with the government’s broader goal of optimizing public sector operations.
- The update reflects a trend of administrative simplification.
Expected Impact
- Minimal immediate impact on the public.
- Could lead to more agile management of health affairs in the Canary Islands.
This move aims to make administration more straightforward without affecting budgets or legal obligations.
The update reflects a broader trend of administrative simplification, intended to benefit public health services by reducing unnecessary layers of bureaucracy.