The law reinforces the fight against the use and consumption of tobacco and tobacco products in Burkina Faso. The scope of the law covers the industrial or supervised cultivation of tobacco, the manufacture, packaging, marketing and consumption of tobacco and tobacco products, and exposure to tobacco smoke.
The Constitution was promulgated by Decree No 2010-754 of 25 November 2010. It includes 185 articles addressing a wide array of issues including, among other things, human rights and duties and institutional arrangements.
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 purpose of the Regulation is to define the procedures for approving pharmaceutical products for human use in the member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union.
Constitution
The Constitution of Niger (2010) is structured into several titles, each addressing different aspects of the state's governance and the rights of its citizens. The document begins with a Preamble, followed by Title I: The State and Sovereignty, which outlines the fundamental principles of the Republic of Niger. Title II: Rights and Duties of the Human Person includes various articles on individual rights, including health rights. Title III: Executive Power details the roles and responsibilities of the President and the Government. Title IV: Legislative Power focuses on the functions of the National Assembly. Title V: Relations Between Executive and Legislative Powers describes the interaction between these branches. Title VI: Judicial Power covers the judiciary's independence and structure. Title VII: Economic, Social, and Cultural Development outlines the state's development policies. Title VIII: The Higher Council of Communication addresses media and communication regulations. Title IX: Local Authorities discusses decentralization and local governance. Title X: Treaties and International Agreements covers the process of treaty ratification. Title XI: Cooperation and Association with States focuses on international cooperation. Title XII: Revision details the process for amending the Constitution. Title XIII: Transitional Provisions and Title XIV: Final Provisions conclude the document. Articles 12 and 13 specifically refer to health rights. Article 12 states that everyone has the right to health, and Article 13 emphasizes the state's duty to create conditions ensuring access to medical services and assistance in case of illness.
This decree regulates the conditions for the creation and opening of all private health establishments offering reproductive health care and services.
The Decree sets out the conditions for manufacturing and importing contraceptive products into Burkina Faso.
The Law defines the status of refugees in Burkina Faso.
This decree defines the scope of the prohibition on smoking in public places or places open to the public, and specifies the powers of health police officers in enforcing the law on tobacco control. It also sets out the rules governing the liability of manufacturers and distributors of tobacco products in the event of damage caused by the consumption of these products.
This law institutes free treatment of gynaecological cancers by public health establishments for the benefit of women.
The decree covers the powers, organization and operation of the Public Hygiene Police.
The purpose of this Act is to: a) protect the health of the population against the many debilitating and fatal diseases caused by tobacco; b) limit the population's access to tobacco and protect it from inducements to use tobacco and the smoking which may result; c) make the population aware of the dangers of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke.
This law governs reproductive health in Niger. It sets out the principles of reproductive health, and regulates reproductive health structures, care and services, among other aspects.
The decree sets out the application of decree no. 205-316/PRN/MSP/LCE of November 11, 2005, granting women free caesarean section services provided by public health establishments.
This document sets out the reasons why the Law no. 022-2005/AN on the public hygiene code was adopted. The document make a specific resume for each chapter of the law.
This law governs public hygiene in Burkina Faso, in particular hygiene on public roads and squares, the hygiene of swimming pools and bathing areas, homes, food products, water, industrial and commercial facilities, schools, pre-schools and health establishments, public buildings and the natural environment, and noise control. Its main objective is to preserve and promote public health.
Loi n° 049-2005/AN portant santé de la reproduction
The law governs reproductive health in Burkina Faso. It includes reproductive health care and services. It establishes rights and duties, as well as penal provisions.
This decree grants women free access to caesarean section services provided by public health establishments.
The Decree sets out the statutes of the social public establishment called the “Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale” (National Social Security Fund).
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.