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Public and Environmental Health Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia No. 5740 of 18 May 2015.
Long title
An Act to provide a framework for a structured uniform public and environmental health system in Namibia; and to provide for incidental matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water, Waste & hazardous substances, General
Keyword
Public health Food quality control/food safety Vending Breastfeeding/infant food Slaughtering Fraud Inspection Nutrition Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Recycling/reuse Water supply Waterworks Potable water Sewerage
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides with respect to matters of public health in Namibia. The objects of this Act are to: (a) promote public health and wellbeing; (b) prevent injuries, diseases and disabilities; (c) protect individuals and communities from public health risks; (d) encourage community participation in order to create a healthy environment; and (e) provide for early detection of diseases and public health risks. The Act provides with respect to, among other things: diseases communicable by a animal, or the carcass or product of a animal or to human being; water and food supplies; infant nutrition; integrated waste management; and health nuisances.

Full text
English