Last Change:

08/07/2025

Law 29889 - Law amending article 11 of law no. 26842, general health law, and guaranteeing the rights of persons with mental health conditions

Original names of the law: Ley 29889 - Ley que modifica el artículo 11 de la ley 26842, ley general de salud, y garantiza los derechos de las personas con problemas de salud mental

Year: 2012

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Health

Link to external source: https://www.leyes.congreso.gob.pe/Documentos/ExpVirPal/Normas_Legales/29889-LEY.pdf
Description

Modifies Article 11 of the General Health Law, establishing that every person has the right to the highest possible level of mental health care and, in turn, broadening the scope of situations that can and must be addressed in this area.