About us
The National Institute for Health Development (TAI) is a national research and development institution that carries out public health research, disease prevention programmes and activities, and health promotion.
Our mission
We are a shaper of science-based healthy choices.
Our vision
The National Institute for Health Development is a leading internationally recognised centre of excellence in public health in Estonia, working with partners to:
- shape science-based health policy
- promote a living environment supportive of health and well-being
- creates and shares health knowledge
As a result, key health indicators have improved by 2025.
Our values
- Co-operationCompetence
- Innovation
What we do
We combine public health research and intervention activities. Read more about our activities.
Structure and governance
The National Institute for Health Development is an institution underthe Ministry of Social Affairs, with a Scientific Council as its highest decision-making body, and headed by a Director. Read more about our structure and governance.
Funding
TAI's activities are funded from the national budget, donations, income from economic activities and other external sources.
Legislation
Our activities are governed by the Statutes of the National Institute for Health Development. Other relevant legislation:
- Public Health Act
- Official Statistics Act
- Personal Data Protection Act
- Public Information Act
- Health Services Organisation Act
- Establishment of Cause of Death Act
- Act on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and Precursors thereof
- Organisation of Research and Development Act
The National Institute for Health Development promotes equal treatment for all, refraining from any form of discrimination, including gender discrimination, in its activities.