The Decree defines the normative framework for the organization and operation of the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene.
The law authorized the extension of the state of health emergency in 2021.
Constitution
The Constitution of Guinea was reviewed in 2020. The Constitution contains 156 articles addressing a large number of issues as the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, the fundamental principles of the state and institutional arrangements.
The Act sets up thematic groups, among others, to monitor the implementation of the National Health Development Plan in relation to certain themes.
The law creates a public administrative establishment, called the "Agence Nationale de Sécurité Sanitaire", under the supervision of the Ministry of Health. The mission of the Agence is to implement the strategic orientations of the Ministry of Health in the field of health safety.
Code de la Santé Publique
The Code provides rules regarding different rears of public health as the prevention and control of communicable diseases; sanitation and housing; and food and water protection among other aspects.