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.
The law regulates the legal framework for the exercise of private medicine.
The present Statute applies to the Hospitals of the National Health Service and aims to establish general rules on their organization and operation.
The Decree introduces an Identity Card for national citizens based on biometric elements.
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.
The resolution approves the Charter of Patients' Rights and Duties.
This law institutes free treatment of gynaecological cancers by public health establishments for the benefit of women.
The Law establishes the Order of Doctors of Mozambique and provides the Statute of the Order as an integral part of the law.
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 Regulation establishes the legal framework applicable to the contracting of public works, and the supply of goods and services to the State, including consultancy and concessions.
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 approves the Civil Registration Code.
Constituição
The Constitution was promulgated in 2004 and modified in 2018. It includes 306 articles (17 titles) addressing a large number of issues as the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, the fundamental principles of the state and institutional arrangements.
The Diploma approves the general regulation of hospitals in Mozambique. The regulation applies to all hospitals in the National Health Service and to those that are managed by the private non-profit sector.
The Resolution approves the Traditional medicine policy and implementation strategy.