The Minister of Health (Portuguese: Ministra da Saúde, Tetum: Ministra Saúde) is a senior member of the Constitutional Government of Timor-Leste heading the Ministry of Health.
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Functions
Under the Constitution of Timor-Leste, the Minister has the power and the duty:
Where the Minister is in charge of the subject matter of a government statute, the Minister is also required, together with the Prime Minister, to sign the statute.
Incumbent
The incumbent Minister of Health is Élia António de Araújo dos Reis Amaral. She is assisted by two deputy ministers.
List of ministers
The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Health: