Algeria Public health

​Central

  • Disease prevention
  • Healthcare services and hospital reform
  • Research and planning
  • Regulation and cooperation
  • Training

Regional

Assume responsibility for the setting up and maintenance of care units and health centres.

Local

  • Introduce preventative measures and measures to combat epidemic diseases relating to animal health.
  • Set up and maintain infrastructure that surpasses the capacities of the commune.
  • Ensure the implementation of preventative health measures.

Responsible ministries/bodies Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reforms (FR)

Sources

Algeria's country profile drawn up by United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), Global Observatory on Local Democracy and Decentralisation (GOLD)

Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reforms (FR)

 

 

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