Sao Tome and Principe
Lei No 09/2018 Lei Base de Saude
This Law establishes the fundamental principles, rights, and responsibilities for the country's healthcare system, and provides for the overall organization of health care in the country. It also establishes provisions relating to the formulation of the national health policy as well as provides for the creation of the National Health Council.
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.