Health sector in Algeria: DA 1,138,720,000,000 in payment appropriations in the 2027 PLF
The Finance and Budget Committee reviewed the health budget in the 2027 finance bill (PLF) and two amendments presented by the Government.
In short
On 19 October 2026, the Finance and Budget Committee heard the Minister of Health on his sector's budget in the 2027 PLF. It stands at 1 138 720 000 000 DA in payment appropriations and 1 111 830 000 000 DA in commitment authorisations. Two amendments were presented, one on the 51 % resident national shareholders rule in radiotherapy.
Key points
- 2027 PLF health budget: 1 138 720 000 000 DA in payment appropriations.
- Commitment authorisations: 1 111 830 000 000 DA.
- Increases of 8.64 % and 7.05 % respectively compared with 2026.
- Social security bodies' contribution: 180 billion DA.
- One amendment concerns the 51 % rule for imports for resale as is in radiotherapy.
What the communique says
On 19 October 2026, the Finance and Budget Committee continued its review of sector budgets in the finance bill (PLF) for 2027. It heard the Minister of Health.
- Payment appropriations: 1 138 720 000 000 DA, up 8.64 % on 2026.
- Commitment authorisations: 1 111 830 000 000 DA, up 7.05 %.
- Prevention and care programme: 353 004 000 000 DA in payment appropriations and 329 796 257 000 DA in commitment authorisations.
- Supply envelope: 183 551 069 000 DA, up 52.96 % on 2026.
- Social security bodies' contribution to public health establishments: 180 billion DA.
- Opening of 28 329 budget posts, 3 842 more than in 2026.
The two amendments presented
One amendment includes the contribution to financing medical and medico-surgical emergency activities among the expenses of the special allocation account called the emergency and medical care activities fund.
The other aims to exempt import activities of goods intended for resale as is, and related services in radiotherapy, from the rule requiring 51 % participation of resident national shareholders.
For foreign investors
According to the communique, an amendment in the bill aims to exempt imports of goods for resale as is, and related services in radiotherapy, from the 51 % resident national shareholders rule. The communique cites the supply of spare parts and the transfer of modern technologies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the health budget in the 2027 PLF?
It stands at 1 138 720 000 000 DA in payment appropriations and 1 111 830 000 000 DA in commitment authorisations, according to the Minister of Health before the Finance and Budget Committee.
What does the amendment on the 51 % rule in radiotherapy provide?
It aims to exempt imports of goods for resale as is, and related services in radiotherapy, from the 51 % resident national shareholders rule.
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