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

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.