The Health Care System in Senegal

Abstract

This country report provides a description of the emergence of a health care system under public responsibility in Senegal. The inception of the health care system refers to the first legislation stipulating entitlements to medical care. The report also includes a brief description of major health care reforms, and the current organization of the health care system in Senegal. This report is part of the CRC 1342 Social Policy Country Briefs Series.