Main legislative instruments
This section provides an in-depth analysis of the main legislative instruments looking into the structure and core provisions regulating health.
Overview
Constitution
Adoption year:
1994
Last amendment year:
2017
Language:
EN
Number of pages:
75
Public Health Act
Adoption year:
1948
Language:
EN
Number of pages:
53
Details
Constitution
The Constitution of the Republic of Malawi was adopted in 1994 and revised in 2017. The Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic that sets out the core values and principles of the organization of the state, separates the powers, defines the rights and obligations of the people, etc. The Constitution of Malawi consists of 215 articles that are organized into 22 Chapters supplemented by a Schedule.
General information
Adoption year:
1994
Last amendment year:
2017
Language:
EN
Public Health Act
This Act amends and consolidates the law regarding the preservation of public health.
General information
Adoption year:
1948
Language:
EN