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Assam Public Health Act, 2010 (Act No. 12 of 2010).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Assam
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for protection and fulfillment of rights in relation to health and well-being, health equity and justice, including those related to all the underlying departments of health as well as health care and for achieving the goal of health for all and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water, General
Keyword
Public health Institution Monitoring Inspection Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning Food security Nutrition Water quality standards Water supply Potable water Sewerage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 20 sections divided into six Chapters, provides for the protection and fulfillment of rights in relation to health and well-being, health equity and justice, including those related to all the underlying departments of health as well as health care. The Government in the Health and Family Welfare Department have the following general obligations towards the progressive realization of health and well being of every person in the state by undertaking appropriate and adequate budgetary measures, to the extent possible as per the globally accepted norms, to satisfy, the obligations and rights, ensuring planning and rational allocation and distribution of resources for various health issues and concerns. Its action shall prioritize the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, who are unable themselves to access the means for adequate and appropriate health care services, and ensuring them at least the minimum conditions of health care.

Full text
English
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