Decree on the Establishment of the National Institute of Public Health.

This Decree establishes the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) as a public healthcare institution of the Republic of Slovenia. The Republic of Slovenia acts as the founder, with the national government exercising all foundational rights and responsibilities. Headquartered in Ljubljana with regional units across the country, the institute operates as an independent legal entity under public law.
The primary mandate of the institute encompasses core public health tasks defined under national healthcare legislation, focusing on population health monitoring, disease prevention, health promotion, and healthcare data analytics. To carry out its duties, the institute is authorized to track infectious and non-communicable diseases, manage national health registries, assess environmental health risks, and provide expert advisory support for public health policy. Secondary business activities, including research, publishing, IT services, and educational programs, are also categorized to support overall operations.
The governance framework consists of four primary bodies: the Council of the Institution, the Director, the Professional Director, and the Professional Council. The seven-member Council serves as the governing board, comprising representatives of the founder, employees, health insurance cardholders, and local communities or patient advocacy groups. Business operations and legal representation are led by the Director, while the Professional Director oversees medical and scientific public health activities alongside the Professional Council.