Health Legislation

The Law establishes a mandatory health insurance scheme for pensioners, employees and members of their families in Ethiopia.

This ordinance establishes a General Code of Local Authorities in the Republic of Niger. The General Code of Local Authorities sets out the fundamental principles of the free administration of local authorities, their powers and their resources. It establishes the legal framework for their management.

The law institutes the Compulsory Health Insurance scheme in Mali. Its purpose is to cover the health care costs inherent in sickness and maternity for insured persons and their dependent family members. The law defines the beneficiaries, the guaranteed benefits, the conditions of coverage, affiliation and registration, and financial organization, among other aspects.

The law regulates the compulsory health insurance scheme, the terms and conditions of membership, the benefits covered, the assumption of responsibility for benefits and care providers among other areas.

This decree, taken in application of the provisions of article 62 of order No. 0022/PR/2007 of August 21, 2007, defines the basket of care of the Compulsory Health Insurance and Social Security Scheme.

This decree, taken in application of the provisions of Articles 28 et seq. of Ordinance No. 0022/PR/2007, 6 et seq. of Ordinance No. 0023/PR/2007 and 3 et seq. of Law No. 11/82 of 24 January 1983, establishes the statutes of the National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund, abbreviated to CNAMGS, hereinafter referred to as "the Fund".

This decree, taken in application of the provisions of articles 51 of the Constitution and 107 of Ordinance No. 0022/PR/2007 of August 21, 2007, establishes the technical operating procedures of the Compulsory Health Insurance and Social Security Scheme.

This order, taken in application of the provisions of Law No 013/2007 of July 19, 2007, establishes a compulsory health insurance and social security system in the Gabonese Republic.

The law regulates social protection in Guinea-Bissau, including funding systems.

This Act regulates the private insurance industry by setting out the legal framework for the licensing, operation, and supervision of insurance companies, ensuring solvency, etc.

The executive decree n° 06-339 of 2 Ramadhan 1427 corresponding to 25 September 2006 modifies the executive decree n° 94-187 of 26 Moharram 1415 corresponding to 6 July 1994 fixing the distribution of the rate of the social security contribution. This decree was published in the official journal of 27 September 2006 (see page 16).

This Executive Decree No 06-370 of 26 Ramadhan 1427 governs the creation, organization and operation of the national fund for the collection of social security contributions. It was published in the Official Journal on 28 October 2006 (pages 9-14).

This law determines the distribution of powers between the State and decentralized local authorities.

This Decree establishes the rules for the organization and functioning of the National Health Insurance Fund of Mauritania.

This Order establishes the health insurance regime in Mauritania. Specifically, it delineates the groups benefiting from the insurance regime, groups of services guaranteed, financing and reimbursement mechanisms, etc.

The Decree sets out the statutes of the social public establishment called the “Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale” (National Social Security Fund).

The National Health Insurance Regulations of 2004 govern the registration, management, and oversight of health insurance schemes licensed under the Health Insurance Act of 2003, detailing requirements for licensing conditions, and fees. They mandate non-discrimination, set minimum benefit standards, and outline procedures for interim management and the accreditation of healthcare facilities.

The law creates a social public establishment called the “Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale” (National Social Security Fund). The purpose of the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale is to manage the various branches of social security set up for workers, such as family benefits; prevention and compensation for occupational accidents and diseases; and old-age, invalidity and survivors' pensions. It is also responsible for managing the health and social action fund. It may also be entrusted with the management of other social security branches.

The Act establishes and regulates a decentralised local government system for the Gambia; it makes provision for the functions, powers and duties of local authorities and for matters connected therewith.

This Law establishes the Health Insurance Scheme for Government Employees in Rwanda. It also determines its functioning and beneficiaries.