Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 1992, publiée 79ème session CIT (1992)

Convention (n° 149) sur le personnel infirmier, 1977 - Guinée (Ratification: 1982)

Article 1, paragraph 3, of the Convention. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the information supplied by the Government does not refer to nursing personnel who give nursing care and services on a voluntary basis. The Committee therefore requests the Government to supply information on the possible existence of such nursing personnel in Guinea and on any special provisions that are adopted in their regard. Furthermore, it requests the Government to supply a copy of the text of the conditions of service of nursing personnel which is currently under discussion as soon as it is adopted.

Article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government on the policy concerning nursing services and nursing personnel in Guinea. It requests the Government to continue supplying information on this subject.

Article 2, paragraph 2(a) and Article 3. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government on the education and training of nursing personnel and on the basic requirements regarding nursing education and training. It requests the Government to supply the text of laws and regulations covering this subject.

Article 2, paragraph 2(b). The Committee notes the information contained in the report on the remuneration of nursing personnel and it requests the Government to supply a copy of the legislative provisions and collective agreements that are applicable in this respect.

Article 6. The Committee once again requests the Government to supply information and the texts applicable in respect of: (a) hours of work; (b) weekly rest; and (d) the educational leave of nursing personnel.

Article 7. In its first report, the Government announced measures to improve the legislation respecting health and safety. The Committee requests the Government to supply information in its next report on any progress achieved in this respect.

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government on the application of Article 2, paragraphs 3 and 4, and Article 5 of the Convention.