Ellison, who has been a junior minister for public health since October 2013, takes over the remits from Dan Poulter, who has left the department following the post-election reshuffle.
Alongside responsibility for children’s health and health visiting, Ellison will also be in charge of school nursing, sexual health and health improvement in relation to tobacco, alcohol, obesity, physical activity and drugs.
Ellison said: “We have already made great strides in improving the health of the nation so people can live longer, healthier lives.
“But more needs to be done and I am privileged to have been asked to continue this essential work.”
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