noun
Ministry of Health; Department of Health
Refers to a government body responsible for public health. The English translation depends on the country: 'Ministry' for national-level (e.g., Japan's 厚生労働省 includes health functions, but 保健省 is used for other countries), 'Department' for sub-national or certain countries.
イギリスの保健省は新しいワクチン接種計画を発表した。
The UK's Department of Health announced a new vaccination plan.
Compound of 保健 (health) and 省 (ministry/department).