This Act establishes the legal framework for the national health system, emphasizing the state's responsibility in ensuring equitable access to healthcare, promoting public health, and financing health protection. It outlines the roles of the Ministry of Health, regional health inspections, and advisory bodies like the High Medical Council in managing and implementing health policies. The Act also mandates the development of a National Health Strategy and programs based on demographic and health needs assessments, and it introduces the National Health Information System to ensure secure and regulated access to health data.
The Act comprehensively regulates public health measures, including epidemic risk management, radiation protection, asbestos handling, and resort-based health tourism. It details procedures for mandatory testing, isolation, and quarantine during epidemics, and outlines the responsibilities of health authorities in emergency situations. It also addresses environmental health, tobacco and alcohol regulation, and the management of infectious diseases. Patient rights are clearly defined, including access to medical records, informed consent, and protections for vulnerable groups such as minors and individuals with mental disorders. The Act further governs medical services for both citizens and long-term residents, including emergency care, immunizations, and specialized treatments.