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

País/Territorio
Namibia
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2015
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Fuente original
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia No. 5740 of 18 May 2015.
Título completo
An Act to provide a framework for a structured uniform public and environmental health system in Namibia; and to provide for incidental matters.
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Alimentación y nutrición, Agua, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas, General
Palabra clave
Salud pública Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Venta Alactamiento/alimentos para niños Matanza Fraude Inspección Nutrición Control de la contaminación Eliminación de desechos Gestión de desechos Reciclado/reutilización Abastecimiento de agua Instalaciones Agua potable Alcantarillado
Área geográphica
Africa, Atlántico Sur, Africa Meridional
Resumen

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.

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