The law establishes the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria and regulates the standard of training and practice of pharmacy.
The law enacts the Code of medical ethics in Nigeria for every medical and dental practitioner.
This Act establishes the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria for the registration of medical practitioners and dental surgeons and provides for a Disciplinary Tribunal for the discipline of members.
This Act establishes the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria for the registration of nurses and midwives and State Nursing and Midwifery Committees, and provides for the discipline of nurses and midwives and other ancillary matters.
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).
The Act establishes a Board for the control and practice of the profession of health records management and matters relating thereto.