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Administrative Order No. 10 of 2011 creating the Philippine Inter-Agency Committee on Zoonoses.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Animal health Animal production Pests/diseases Inspection
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
Abstract

This Administrative Order, consisting of 9 sections, creates the Philippine Inter-Agency Committee on Zoonoses. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Committe, entitled to: ensure that the animal and human health sectors’ plans, programs and activities are consistent with the National Strategic Work Plan; review and develop policies, programmes and guidelines to ensure the proper implementation of the prevention and control programme on zoonoses; develop and coordinate capacity building programs improving national and local capabilities; foster cooperation and commitment between the animal and human health sectors through coordination of activities and exchange of advice and assistance; provide recommendations to the President of the Philippines through the Secretaries of the DA, DOH and DENR in times of crises (i.e. epidemics of zoonotic nature); recommend research priorities and disseminate findings; provide technical advice on zoonotic diseases; coordinate and collaborate with other sectors/organizations and monitor and evaluate proper implementation of programs and policies.

Full text
English
Website
www.denr.gov.ph