Health Legislation

The Constitution of Eritrea includes 59 articles addressing, among others, the State's structure, symbols and languages, the National objectives and directive principles, the fundamental rights, freedoms and duties, the institutions in place including the National Assembly, the Executive power, and the judiciary.

The decree N°96-68 addresses the creation, missions, organization and operation of the Inspectorate-General of the Ministry of Health and Population. The text of the decree is provided as part of a compendium of health-related legislation (see pages 22-.24).

The Ordinance n°95-07 governs the insurance sector. The document provided here includes the text of the ordinance and the text of the implementing instruments.

This proclamation determines the structure, powers and functions of the Government of Eritrea.

This proclamation provides rules to control drugs, medical supplies and sanitary items.

This law provides the conditions for the acquisition or loss of Algerian nationality.

This Ordinance provides for the Civil Code.

The Decree, published in the Official Journal of 20 June 1969 provides that some vaccinations may be made compulsory in case of (threat of) epidemic (pages 14-15).

This decree established the national identity card.