Health Legislation

The Constitution of Uganda was adopted in 1995. The Constitution of Uganda is a supreme law of the state that establishes the key values and principles of the organization of the state, establishes rights, freedoms and obligations, separates the powers within the state and establishes the key state bodies. The Constitution of Uganda consists of 287 articles that are grouped into 19 chapters.

This Act establishes a national drug policy and a national drug authority to ensure the availability, at all times, of essential, efficacious and cost-effective drugs to the entire population of Uganda, as a means of providing satisfactory health care and safeguarding the appropriate use of drugs.

The Constitution of Gabon was adopted in 1991 and promulgated by Law No 3/91 on 26 of March 1991. The Constitution was revised in 1994, 1995 1997, 2000, 2003, 2011, 2018 and 2021. The Constitution of Gabon consists of 114 articles. The Constitution is the supreme law of the country and establishes the state principles, regulates the separation of powers, establishes key government structures and their mandates, establishes rights, etc.

This decree establishes the National Health Council of the Gabonese Republic.

This order establishes the Order of Doctors of Gabon.

These Byelaws establish regulations for the registration, practice, and management of pharmacies and the distribution of pharmaceutical products.

This Act amends and consolidates the law relating to the control of the profession of pharmacy and trade in and use of drugs and poisons, and other purposes connected therewith.

This Act provides for the training, registration, enrollment and discipline of nurses and midwives of all categories and for other matters connected to the above.

This decree regulates the practice of the professions of doctor, dental surgeon, and midwife in the Gabonese Republic.

This Act consolidates the law regarding the preservation of public health.

This Code establishes deontology rules for pharmacists in Gabon.