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Constitution
The Constitution was adopted by referendum in November 2020 and has been promulgated by Presidential decree n°20-442. It includes 225 articles addressing a wide array of issues including Fundamental Principles for the Society, Fundamental Rights, Freedoms and Duties, and Organization and Separation of Powers (non-exhaustive list).
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2020
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Loi No 18-11 du 18 Chaoual 1439 relative à la santé
This Act lays down the fundamental provisions and principles and aims to give concrete form to the rights and duties of the population in matters of health. Its purpose is to ensure the prevention, protection, maintenance, restoration and promotion of people's health. It was published in the Official Journal on 29 July 2018.
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2018
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Thematic spotlights
The document titled "Loi n° 18-11 du 18 Chaoual 1439 relative à la santé" outlines Algeria's comprehensive health law enacted on July 2, 2018. It establishes the fundamental principles and rights related to health, emphasizing the state's role in ensuring free and equal access to healthcare for all citizens (Article 13). The law covers various aspects including the organization of the national health system (Articles 265-271), public health protection (Articles 29-33), patient rights (Articles 21-28), and the responsibilities of healthcare professionals (Articles 165-184). It also addresses the prevention and control of diseases (Articles 34-48), the promotion of healthy lifestyles (Articles 49-68), and the regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices (Articles 205-243). Additionally, it includes provisions for the protection of vulnerable populations (Articles 69-93), the promotion of medical research (Articles 377-399), and the ethical and legal standards governing medical practices (Articles 339-353).
Décret exécutif No 11-380 du 25 Dhou El Hidja 1432 portant organisation de l’administration centrale du ministère de la santé, de la population et de la réforme hospitalière
The decree N°11-380 provides for the organization of the central administration of the ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform. The text of the decree has been published in the official journal of 23 November 2011 (pages 5-6).
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2011
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