Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2023, published 112nd ILC session (2024)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2021, published 110th ILC session (2022)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2020, published 109th ILC session (2021)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2018, published 108th ILC session (2019)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that there has been no change to the legislation during the period covered by the report. It is therefore bound to reiterate its previous observation, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the adoption of the National Insurance Corporation Act No. 18 of 2000, which repeals the National Insurance Act of 1978. It notes that the regulations applying the latter Act remain in force (National Insurance Regulation No. 37 of 1984). However, the Government indicates in this respect in its report that the Corporation is in the process of drafting new regulations. The Committee hopes that the Government will not fail to take advantage of this occasion to adopt the necessary measures to bring the national legislation into conformity with the following provisions of the Convention.

Article 7 of the Convention. Provision of additional compensation to injured workers requiring the constant help of another person. The Committee notes that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, neither the national Insurance Corporation Act of 2000 nor the 1984 Regulation referred to above contain provisions guaranteeing additional compensation for injured workers whose incapacities are of such a nature that they must have the constant help of another person.

Articles 9 and 10. Medical, surgical and pharmaceutical aid. Application of a ceiling to the expenses covered. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government confirms that medical benefits, which include medical, surgical and pharmaceutical aid, as well as the provision of artificial limbs, remain subject to a maximum amount. It adds that the legislation does not provide for additional funding to renew or purchase artificial limbs. The Committee hopes that the Government will be able to re-examine this matter and requests it to indicate the measures adopted with a view to the provision to injured workers, in accordance with Articles 9 and 10 of the Convention, of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical aid, including the supply and renewal of artificial limbs and surgical appliances as are recognized to be necessary, without the application of any ceiling to the amount of this aid.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary measures in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous observation, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the adoption of the National Insurance Corporation Act, No. 18 of 2000, which repeals the National Insurance Act of 1978. It notes that the regulations applying the latter Act remain in force (National Insurance Regulation No. 37 of 1984). However, the Government indicates in this respect in its report that the Corporation is in the process of drafting new regulations. The Committee hopes that the Government will not fail to take advantage of this occasion to adopt the necessary measures to bring the national legislation into conformity with the following provisions of the Convention.

Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, neither the National Insurance Corporation Act of 2000 nor the 1984 Regulations referred to above contain provisions guaranteeing additional compensation for injured workers whose incapacities are of such a nature that they must have the constant help of another person.

Articles 9 and 10. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government confirms that medical benefits, which include medical, surgical and pharmaceutical aid, as well as the provision of surgical appliances, remain subject to a maximum amount. It adds that the legislation does not provide for additional funding to renew or purchase artificial limbs. The Committee hopes that the Government will be able to re-examine this matter and requests it to indicate the measures adopted with a view to the provision to injured workers, in accordance with Articles 9 and 10 of the Convention, of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical aid, including the supply and renewal of artificial limbs and surgical appliances as are recognized to be necessary, without the application of any ceiling to the amount of this aid.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its last report, and particularly the adoption of the National Insurance Corporation Act, No. 18 of 2000, which repeals the National Insurance Act of 1978. It notes that the regulations applying the latter Act remain in force (National Insurance Regulation No. 37 of 1984). However, the Government indicates in this respect in its report that the Corporation is in the process of drafting new regulations. The Committee hopes that the Government will not fail to take advantage of this occasion to adopt the necessary measures to bring the national legislation into conformity with the following provisions of the Convention.

Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, neither the National Insurance Corporation Act of 2000 nor the 1984 Regulations referred to above contain provisions guaranteeing additional compensation for injured workers whose incapacities are of such a nature that they must have the constant help of another person.

Articles 9 and 10. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government confirms that medical benefits, which include medical, surgical and pharmaceutical aid, as well as the provision of surgical appliances, remain subject to a maximum amount. It adds that the legislation does not provide for additional funding to renew or purchase artificial limbs. The Committee hopes that the Government will be able to re-examine this matter and requests it to indicate the measures adopted with a view to the provision to injured workers, in accordance with Articles 9 and 10 of the Convention, of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical aid, including the supply and renewal of artificial limbs and surgical appliances as are recognized to be necessary, without the application of any ceiling to the amount of this aid.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

The Committee notes with regret that once again the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation, which read as follows:

  Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes that Regulations No. 37 of 1984 do not, as set out in this provision of the Convention, provide for the provision of additional compensation to victims of accidents who suffer incapacity and require the constant help of another person. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to give effect to this provision of the Convention.

Articles 9 and 10. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government’s attention to the fact that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, section 52(1) of the National Insurance Act No. 10 of 1978 limits to a prescribed amount the right to medical assistance and the provision of artificial limbs. In view of the fact that the Regulations issued under the Act do not appear to contain provisions in this connection, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to secure the application of these Articles of the Convention, which do not fix any maximum amount as regards such benefits.

The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the medical treatment set out under section 52(1) of Act No. 10 of 1978 also covers pharmaceutical assistance and the supply, repair and renewal of artificial limbs, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

The Committee notes with regret that once again the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation, which reads as follows:

  Article 7 of the Convention.  The Committee notes that Regulations No. 37 of 1984 do not, as set out in this provision of the Convention, provide for the provision of additional compensation to victims of accidents who suffer incapacity and require the constant help of another person. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to give effect to this provision of the Convention.

  Articles 9 and 10.  In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government’s attention to the fact that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, section 52(1) of the National Insurance Act No. 10 of 1978 limits to a prescribed amount the right to medical assistance and the provision of artificial limbs. In view of the fact that the Regulations issued under the Act do not appear to contain provisions in this connection, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to secure the application of these Articles of the Convention, which do not fix any maximum amount as regards such benefits.

The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the medical treatment set out under section 52(1) of Act No. 10 of 1978 also covers pharmaceutical assistance and the supply, repair and renewal of artificial limbs, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes with regret that once again the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes that Regulations No. 37 of 1984 do not, as set out in this provision of the Convention, provide for the provision of additional compensation to victims of accidents who suffer incapacity and require the constant help of another person. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to give effect to this provision of the Convention. Articles 9 and 10. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government's attention to the fact that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, section 52(1) of the National Insurance Act No. 10 of 1978 limits to a prescribed amount the right to medical assistance and the provision of artificial limbs. In view of the fact that the Regulations issued under the Act do not appear to contain provisions in this connection, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to secure the application of these Articles of the Convention, which do not fix any maximum amount as regards such benefits. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the medical treatment set out under section 52(1) of Act No. 10 of 1978 also covers pharmaceutical assistance and the supply, repair and renewal of artificial limbs, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes with regret that once again the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes that Regulations No. 37 of 1984 do not, as set out in this provision of the Convention, provide for the provision of additional compensation to victims of accidents who suffer incapacity and require the constant help of another person. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to give effect to this provision of the Convention. Articles 9 and 10. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government's attention to the fact that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, section 52(1) of the National Insurance Act No. 10 of 1978 limits to a prescribed amount the right to medical assistance and the provision of artificial limbs. In view of the fact that the Regulations issued under the Act do not appear to contain provisions in this connection, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to secure the application of these Articles of the Convention, which do not fix any maximum amount as regards such benefits. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the medical treatment set out under section 52(1) of Act No. 10 of 1978 also covers pharmaceutical assistance and the supply, repair and renewal of artificial limbs, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

The Committee notes with regret that once again the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Article 7 of the Convention.The Committee notes that Regulations No. 37 of 1984 do not, as set out in this provision of the Convention, provide for the provision of additional compensation to victims of accidents who suffer incapacity and require the constant help of another person. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to give effect to this provision of the Convention. Articles 9 and 10. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government's attention to the fact that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, section 52(1) of the National Insurance Act No. 10 of 1978 limits to a prescribed amount the right to medical assistance and the provision of artificial limbs. In view of the fact that the Regulations issued under the Act do not appear to contain provisions in this connection, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to secure the application of these Articles of the Convention, which do not fix any maximum amount as regards such benefits. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the medical treatment set out under section 52(1) of Act No. 10 of 1978 also covers pharmaceutical assistance and the supply, repair and renewal of artificial limbs, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

The Committee notes with regret that for the fourth consecutive year the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes that Regulations No. 37 of 1984 do not, as set out in this provision of the Convention, provide for the provision of additional compensation to victims of accidents who suffer incapacity and require the constant help of another person. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to give effect to this provision of the Convention. Articles 9 and 10. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government's attention to the fact that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, section 52(1) of the National Insurance Act No. 10 of 1978 limits to a prescribed amount the right to medical assistance and the provision of artificial limbs. In view of the fact that the Regulations issued under the Act do not appear to contain provisions in this connection, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to secure the application of these Articles of the Convention, which do not fix any maximum amount as regards such benefits. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the medical treatment set out under section 52(1) of Act No. 10 of 1978 also covers pharmaceutical assistance and the supply, repair and renewal of artificial limbs, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

The Committee notes with regret that for the third consecutive year the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes that Regulations No. 37 of 1984 do not, as set out in this provision of the Convention, provide for the provision of additional compensation to victims of accidents who suffer incapacity and require the constant help of another person. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to give effect to this provision of the Convention. Articles 9 and 10. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government's attention to the fact that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, section 52(1) of the National Insurance Act No. 10 of 1978 limits to a prescribed amount the right to medical assistance and the provision of artificial limbs. In view of the fact that the Regulations issued under the Act do not appear to contain provisions in this connection, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to secure the application of these Articles of the Convention, which do not fix any maximum amount as regards such benefits. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the medical treatment set out under section 52(1) of Act No. 10 of 1978 also covers pharmaceutical assistance and the supply, repair and renewal of artificial limbs, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

The Committee notes with regret that for the second year in succession, the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes that Regulations No. 37 of 1984 do not, as set out in this provision of the Convention, provide for the provision of additional compensation to victims of accidents who suffer incapacity and require the constant help of another person. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to give effect to this provision of the Convention. Articles 9 and 10. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government's attention to the fact that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, section 52(1) of the National Insurance Act No. 10 of 1978 limits to a prescribed amount the right to medical assistance and the provision of artificial limbs. In view of the fact that the Regulations issued under the Act do not appear to contain provisions in this connection, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to secure the application of these Articles of the Convention, which do not fix any maximum amount as regards such benefits. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the medical treatment set out under section 52(1) of Act No. 10 of 1978 also covers pharmaceutical assistance and the supply, repair and renewal of artificial limbs, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes that Regulations No. 37 of 1984 do not, as set out in this provision of the Convention, provide for the provision of additional compensation to victims of accidents who suffer incapacity and require the constant help of another person. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to give effect to this provision of the Convention. Articles 9 and 10. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government's attention to the fact that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, section 52(1) of the National Insurance Act No. 10 of 1978 limits to a prescribed amount the right to medical assistance and the provision of artificial limbs. In view of the fact that the Regulations issued under the Act do not appear to contain provisions in this connection, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to secure the application of these Articles of the Convention, which do not fix any maximum amount as regards such benefits. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the medical treatment set out under section 52(1) of Act No. 10 of 1978 also covers pharmaceutical assistance and the supply, repair and renewal of artificial limbs, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its reports and the adoption of the National Insurance Regulations No. 37, 1984. It notes with satisfaction that these Regulations contain provisions (sections 76, 77, 78 and 80) which, in conformity with Article 5 of the Convention, provide for the payment of compensation in the event of an accident which causes death or permanent incapacity.

Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes that Regulations No. 37 of 1984 do not, as set out in this provision of the Convention, provide for the provision of additional compensation to victims of accidents who suffer incapacity and require the constant help of another person. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to give effect to this provision of the Convention.

Articles 9 and 10. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government's attention to the fact that, contrary to this provision of the Convention, section 52(1) of the National Insurance Act No. 10 of 1978 limits to a prescribed amount the right to medical assistance and the provision of artificial limbs. In view of the fact that the Regulations issued under the Act do not appear to contain provisions in this connection, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to secure the application of these Articles of the Convention, which do not fix any maximum amount as regards such benefits.

The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the medical treatment set out under section 52(1) of Act No. 10 of 1978 also covers pharmaceutical assistance and the supply, repair and renewal of artificial limbs, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.