The Legal Protection of the Child in Algerian Legislation – The Case of Health Care

Abstract

Algeria has made significant efforts to improve health care for special groups within society, particularly children, through a comprehensive legislative framework and the establishment of institutions dedicated to this category. This is reflected in the recognition of their right to health care in the highest legal text—the Constitution—followed by the extension of this protection and care to other laws.

This reflects the firm commitment to ensuring the rights of this segment of society and the need to provide adequate protection through intensified efforts, which has led most countries to ratify major international conventions concerning children by enacting specific laws for their benefit.