Law “On protection of public health”. Country/Territory Turkmenistan Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Public health Public participation Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Law regulates relations in the sphere of protection of public health with a view of conservation and strengthening of physical well-being of the population, keeping plurennial vital activity thereof. Basic principles of state policy in the sphere of protection of public health shall be as follows: (a) equal access to safe and qualitative medical services for all citizens; (b) priority of infant and maternal welfare; and (c) public participation in ensuring the right of citizens to healthcare and health protection. The Cabinet of Ministers shall be responsible for approval and application of the Rules for sanitary protection of the national territory. Full text Russian Website infoabad.com References - Legislation Repeals Law No. HM-84 “On protection of public health”. Legislation | Turkmenistan | 2005 (2013) Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX