The central government is responsible for:
- The adoption of national sanitation plan with the Unified Conference;
- The adoption of sectoral plans of national relevance;
- The definition of main policy objectives and guidelines for public health;
- The provision of legal framework for general principles for public health;
- Sanitation and medical care for the army, the police, firemen, and railway personnel;
- Information and statistics activities;
- Grant permits regarding commercial production, import, introduction of medical and sanitation products;
- Supplies and tariffs;
- Controlling public and private authorities operating at the national or supra-regional levels;
- Controlling sanitation funds, and
- Scientific research, including international cooperation.
