In 2001, a compulsory national health care system had been created, covering such areas as accidents, tuberculosis, strokes, heart attacks and acute infectious diseases, providing assistance for pregnancies and births, and offering care to invalids, veterans and children.
Le régime national d'assurance maladie obligatoire mis en place en 2001 donne la couverture de base suivante : accidents, tuberculose, attaques cérébrales, crises cardiaques, maladies infectieuses aiguës, suivi prénatal, accouchements, soins aux invalides, aux anciens combattants et aux enfants.