Health Services Act 1991.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act makes provision for a comprehensive health service in Tonga, defines the functions of the Minister of Health and the Director of Health, establishes a Ministry of Health and requires the Minister to establish a National Health Development Committee.
The Minister may, among other things: (a) establish facilities for the laboratory study of air, water, milk and other foodstuffs; and (b) provide a public health service of the Ministry charged with implementing the Public Health Act and other relevant legislation, and having specific responsibilities with respect to potable water, food hygiene, building standards, disease control, prevention of pollution, waste disposal, health and safety at work and such other matters as the Minister shall decide.
The Minister may, among other things: (a) establish facilities for the laboratory study of air, water, milk and other foodstuffs; and (b) provide a public health service of the Ministry charged with implementing the Public Health Act and other relevant legislation, and having specific responsibilities with respect to potable water, food hygiene, building standards, disease control, prevention of pollution, waste disposal, health and safety at work and such other matters as the Minister shall decide.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for a comprehensive health service for Tonga.
Notes
Reprint of Act No. 15 of 1991 as at 31 December 2005.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No