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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