The Belgian foreign ministry has summoned the United States ambassador after he made public comments criticizing the country’s health minister. Diplomatic channels were activated to address the incident and clarify bilateral relations.

Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has presented a comprehensive plan to reform mutual health insurance funds, focusing on eliminating waste, ensuring accountability, and strengthening support for long-term patients.

The U.S. ambassador to Belgium has been summoned for talks after publicly ridiculing the Belgian health minister’s campaign warning against excessive alcohol consumption. The incident has sparked diplomatic tension over cultural sensitivity and official communications.

Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke expressed his desire to see a "tobacco-free generation by 2040" in Belgium, applauding the United Kingdom's similar initiatives. He aims to prohibit tobacco

Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has strongly rebuked comments made by his government partner Simonet, accusing the MR party of hypocrisy and escalating tensions within the ruling coalition.

Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke addressed parliament regarding a secret INAMI report on 'fake sick' individuals, deflecting criticism towards the previous Michel government.