Infectious Diseases Act, 1908. Country/Territory Ghana Document type Legislation Date 1908 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the prevention of the spread of infectious and contagious diseases, for the settlement of claims for compensation and damages in connection with measures taken to prevent the spread of those diseases, for the control of diseases of a communicable nature and for related matters. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Slaughtering Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Act makes provision with respect to prevention and control of infectious diseases affecting human beings. Provision is also made with respect to destruction of animals. The Act confers powers to the Minister to make Regulations regarding public health measures. Full text English Website www.epa.gov.gh