Public Health (Reform) Act.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The Act is structured into twelve parts, each addressing a distinct area of public health regulation, ranging from sanitation and disease control to legal procedures and enforcement mechanisms. It empowers the Director of Health Services, Town Councils, and other designated authorities to implement and enforce public health standards across the country.
he Act covers a wide array of public health concerns, including the regulation of buildings and sanitation facilities, the establishment and management of cemeteries, the control of infectious diseases, and the oversight of water supply and drainage systems. It also includes provisions for the management of leprosy and mosquito-borne diseases, the regulation of offensive trades, and the compulsory vaccination of children. The legislation outlines the responsibilities of health officers, the procedures for declaring areas infected, and the penalties for non-compliance with health regulations. It also provides for the registration and inspection of hotels, lodging houses, and barbershops to ensure sanitary conditions.
he Act details the legal framework for enforcing public health measures, including the issuance of notices, the conduct of inspections, and the imposition of fines and penalties. It defines the roles and powers of various public health officials and institutions, such as the Central Board of Health and local authorities. The Act includes schedules that specify boundaries for burial prohibitions, water supply regulations, and mosquito control measures. It also provides standardized forms for vaccination records and burial rights, ensuring uniformity in public health administration.
he Act covers a wide array of public health concerns, including the regulation of buildings and sanitation facilities, the establishment and management of cemeteries, the control of infectious diseases, and the oversight of water supply and drainage systems. It also includes provisions for the management of leprosy and mosquito-borne diseases, the regulation of offensive trades, and the compulsory vaccination of children. The legislation outlines the responsibilities of health officers, the procedures for declaring areas infected, and the penalties for non-compliance with health regulations. It also provides for the registration and inspection of hotels, lodging houses, and barbershops to ensure sanitary conditions.
he Act details the legal framework for enforcing public health measures, including the issuance of notices, the conduct of inspections, and the imposition of fines and penalties. It defines the roles and powers of various public health officials and institutions, such as the Central Board of Health and local authorities. The Act includes schedules that specify boundaries for burial prohibitions, water supply regulations, and mosquito control measures. It also provides standardized forms for vaccination records and burial rights, ensuring uniformity in public health administration.
Attached files
Web site
Notes
Revised edition of Chapter 40 as at 31 December 2020 and amended last by Act No. 14 of 2002.The title of “Public Health Act” is substituted with the words “Public Health (Reform) Act” by the Public Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Act 2021 (No. 31 of 2021).
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by