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Resolution No. 1 of 2001 establishing the Committee to combat the environmental causes of epidemics.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Energy, Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Institution Environmental planning Pollution control Policy/planning Public health Pesticides Pests/diseases Animal health Sewerage
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The aim of this Resolution is to protect the environment and public health. This Resolution is composed of 9 articles. Article 1 provides for the establishment of the Committee for Fighting Epidemics Caused by Environmental Factors. Article 2 specifies the competencies and duties of the Committee which shall include: (a) to prepare a national strategy for fighting epidemics; (b) to study the urgent environmental and sanitary problems; and (c) to assess and evaluate swamps, sewages, animal farms, medicines, pesticides, serums and the like. Articles 5-8 deal with the management and internal organization of the Committee.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh