Health Legislation

This Act repeals and replaces the Nursing Council Act of 1992 to make further and better provisions for the establishment, composition and functioning of a Nursing Council, to establish a disciplinary Tribunal and to better regulate and control the nursing and midwifery professions.

The Constitution of Rwanda was promulgated in 2003 and reviewed in 2015. The Constitution contains 177 articles addressing a large number of issues as the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, fundamental principles of the state and institutional arrangements.

This Act establishes a legal framework for the regulation, development, and promotion of the information and communication technology sector, including provisions for electronic transactions, data protection and cybersecurity.

This Law establishes the Health Insurance Scheme for Government Employees in Rwanda. It also determines its functioning and beneficiaries.

This Act provides for the regulation, control and classification of dangerous drugs.

This Act provides a legal framework for the care, treatment, and protection of individuals with mental health disorders, establishes guidelines for the admission, detention, and rights of patients in mental health facilities, etc.

This Act establishes the Medical Council of Mauritius which is responsible for the regulation and oversight of the medical profession in Mauritius, including the registration, licensing, and professional conduct of medical practitioners.

This Act regulates the practice of the profession of dental surgeon and dental specialist, and establishes the Dental Council of Mauritius.

This Law regulates pharmaceutical practice in Rwanda.

This Law regulates the establishment and practice of the art of health, namely the medical art, dentistry, the pharmaceutical art, nursing and paramedical art.

This Act governs the taxation of individuals, companies and other entities in Mauritius and outlines rules for income tax, tax rates, deductions, exemptions and the administration of tax collection, etc.

This Act establishes the Mauritius Institute of Health, outlines its functions in promoting health education, research and training, as well as coordinating public health initiatives in Mauritius.

This Act regulates the practice of traditional medicine in Mauritius; establishes the Traditional Medicine Board; defines the rules for registration as practitioners of traditional medicine, etc.

This Act establishes the legal framework for the production, use, and regulation of national identity cards for citizens of Mauritius.

This Act regulates the practice of pharmacy in the country, establishes guidelines for the licensing, operation, and conduct of pharmacies, as well as regulates the sale and manufacture of pharmaceutical products.

The Constitution of the Republic of Mauritius is the supreme law that proclaims the key state principles and values, establishes rights and freedoms, regulates the separation of powers within the state, etc. The Constitution of Mauritius consists of 122 Articles that are grouped into 11 chapters.

This Act grants the President of Mauritius the power to adopt regulations regarding the movement of persons, acquisition of property by the government, search of persons or premises, etc., during time of public emergency.

This Act establishes the general framework for the registration of aliens (non-citizens or non-residents) in Mauritius.

This Act establishes the Edgar Laurent Tuberculosis Foundation in Mauritius to combat tuberculosis through awareness, prevention, and treatment programs.

This Act provides the legal framework for the protection and promotion of public health in the country, addressing issues such as disease prevention, sanitation, health surveillance and emergency health measures, etc.