Public and Environmental Health Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015). Pays/Territoire Namibie Type du document Législation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia No. 5740 of 18 May 2015. Titre completAn Act to provide a framework for a structured uniform public and environmental health system in Namibia; and to provide for incidental matters. Sujet Environnement gén., Alimentation et nutrition, Eau, Déchets et substances dangereuses, Général Mot clé Santé publique Contrôle de qualité alimentaire/innocuité des produits alimentaires Vente Allaitement au sein/alimentation des enfants Abattage Fraude Inspection Nutrition Lutte contre la pollution Élimination de déchets Gestion des déchets Recyclage/réemploi Approvisionnement en eau Ouvrages Eau potable Égouts Aire géographique Afrique, Atlantique Sud, Afrique Méridionale Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais