The purpose of Law No. 423 is to protect the right of the inhabitants of Nicaragua to “enjoy, preserve and recover their health”, establishing for this purpose the legal provisions and special norms required for its enforcement in the country.
The Ministry of Health is the public institution responsible for enforcing this law and its regulations; and for developing the instruments and tools necessary for its implementation. The law also establishes the competencies and powers of the Ministry of Health, as well as the rights and obligations of users.