Public Health Act
Revised Edition 2020
This act outlines the public health rights and responsibilities of the government and citizens of Belize. The law provides the Minister with powers to make regulations for isolation of tuberculosis and leprosy.
| Applicable country | Belize | ||
| Topics | Quarantine and isolation | ||
| Subtopics | Authority to isolate Childhood vaccination requirement Emergency vaccination authority Enforcement of childhood vaccination requirement Enforcement of emergency vaccination Exemption from childhood vaccination requirement Isolation enforcement mechanisms and penalties List of actionable diseases Quarantine and isolation policies Sewerage | ||
| Original publication | 15 Nov 1943 | ||
| Entered into force | 31 Dec 2020 | ||
| Latest update | 31 Dec 2020 | ||
| Relevant articles | Part four - contains requirements for the provision and operations of sewerage systems in Belize. Article 68 - isolatable diseases Article 86 - isolation and enforcement mechanisms Article 107 - isolation for tuberculosis Article 116 - isolation for leprosy Article 150 - Mandatory Childhood Vaccination against Smallpox Article 152 - Exemption Provisions (Medical) Article 161 - Enforcement Mechanism (Criminalization) Article 164 - Emergency Vaccination against Smallpox + Enforcement Mechanism | ||
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