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 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999
Adoption year:
1999
Last amendment year:
2023
Language:
EN
Number of pages:
280
National Health Insurance Authority Act
Adoption year:
2022
Language:
EN
Number of pages:
31
The National Health Act
Adoption year:
2014
Language:
EN
Number of pages:
40
Details
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999
The Constitution of Nigeria was promulgated in 1999 and reviewed in 2023. The Constitution contains 320 articles addressing a large number of issues as the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, the fundamental principles of the state and institutional arrangements (see more below).
General information
Adoption year:
1999
Last amendment year:
2023
Language:
EN
National Health Insurance Authority Act
The Act regulates the promotion, regulation and integration of health insurance schemes in Nigeria.
General information
Adoption year:
2022
Language:
EN
The National Health Act
This Act provides a framework for the regulation, development and management of a national health system and sets standards for rendering health services in Nigeria, as well as related matters.
General information
Adoption year:
2014
Language:
EN