Resolution No. 1 of 2001 establishing the Committee to combat the environmental causes of epidemics. País/Territorio Bahrein Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2001 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado, Energía, Medio ambiente gen., Agua Palabra clave Institución Planificación ambiental Control de la contaminación Política/planificación Salud pública Plaguicidas Plagas/enfermedades Sanidad animal Alcantarillado Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen 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. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.legalaffairs.gov.bh