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Infectious Diseases Act, 1908.

Country/Territory
Ghana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1908
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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