CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE 3. The State shall recognise and supervise private and co-operative education in accordance with the law. Article 115 Culture 1. The State shall promote the development of national culture and identity and shall guarantee free expression of the traditions and values of Mozambican society. 2. The State shall promote the dissemination of Mozambican culture and shall take action to enable the Mozambican people to benefit from the cultural achievements of other peoples. Article 116 Health 1. Medical and health care for citizens shall be organised through a national health system, which shall benefit all Mozambican people. 2. To achieve the goals of the national health system, the law shall establish the ways in which medical and health care is delivered. 3. The State shall encourage citizens and institutions to participate in raising the standard of health in the community. 4. The State shall promote the expansion of medical and health care and the equal access of all citizens to the enjoyment of this right. 5. The State shall be responsible for promoting, supervising and controlling the production, the sale and the use of chemical, biological and pharmaceutical products and other forms of treatment and diagnosis. 6. The medical and health care activities run by collective and private entities shall be carried out in accordance with the law and be subject to the supervision of the State. Article 117 Environment and Quality of Life 1. The State shall promote efforts to guarantee the ecological balance and the conservation and preservation of the environment, with a view to improving the quality of life of its citizens. Translation by MOZLEGAL – Mozambique's Legal Resource Portal www.mozlegal.com [email protected] Tel: +258 1 496900 – Fax: +258 1 496802 Directors: José Caldeira - [email protected] & Adrian Frey - [email protected] MOZLEGAL is a Project of José Caldeira & Associados - Attorneys & Consultants 34