On November 5, 2026, President Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea issued a decree introducing a new compensation scheme for workers suffering from occupational diseases. The decree, broadcast on national television, outlines the official list of indemnifiable occupational diseases in the country. This move aims to provide financial support to workers who have contracted diseases as a result of their job.
According to the decree, an occupational disease is defined as any illness caused by or related to work, as listed in the tables of occupational diseases. The tables include specific infections, symptoms, and lesions that must be present in the patient. The decree also outlines the process for revising the list of occupational diseases to reflect scientific and medical advancements.
The list of indemnifiable occupational diseases in Guinea comprises 92 infections, grouped into categories such as diseases caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents, as well as pathologies affecting specific organs and functions. The decree also establishes a National Permanent Commission for revising the list of occupational diseases, which will be responsible for monitoring emerging occupational risks and proposing updates to the list.
The Commission, jointly overseen by the ministers of labor and health, will examine new diseases that may be recognized as occupational and assess new occupational exposures in Guinea. The Commission will also propose changes to the list of occupational diseases, including additions, modifications, or removals, as well as recommend waiting periods and minimum exposure durations.
The decree stipulates that the list of occupational diseases and related tables will be revised periodically to reflect evolving scientific knowledge, epidemiological data, and changes in production processes and technologies. The ministers of labor and health are responsible for implementing the decree and ensuring that the new compensation scheme is effective.
The introduction of this new compensation scheme is expected to provide essential support to workers in Guinea who have contracted occupational diseases. By establishing a clear list of indemnifiable conditions and a process for revising the list, the government aims to ensure that workers receive fair compensation for work-related illnesses.
The decree supersedes all previous contradictory provisions, and the ministers of labor and health are tasked with executing the decree. With this new scheme in place, workers in Guinea can expect improved protection and support in cases of occupational disease.
Key points
- The decree establishes a list of 92 indemnifiable occupational diseases in Guinea.
- A National Permanent Commission will be responsible for revising the list of occupational diseases.
- The new compensation scheme aims to provide financial support to workers who have contracted diseases as a result of their job.
