Decree No. 955 - Health Code
This law outlines governmental responsibilities in public health, including disease prevention activities. Article 131 addresses notifiable diseases, while article 132 addresses quarantinable diseases; quarantine and isolation powers are addressed in article 136, and article 287 pertains to enforcement mechanisms. Article 164 dictates the entry/exit vaccination requirements for El Salvador, which are to be in alignment with WHO standards.
| Applicable country | El Salvador | ||
| Topics | Quarantine and isolation Risk communication and community engagement | ||
| Subtopics | Quarantine and isolation policies Authority to quarantine Quarantine enforcement mechanisms and penalties Isolation enforcement mechanisms and penalties Authority to isolate List of actionable diseases Public benefit broadcasting | ||
| Original publication | 28 Apr 1988 | ||
| Entered into force | 19 May 1988 | ||
| Latest update | 28 Sep 2022 | ||
| Relevant articles | Articles 131, 132, 136, and 287 - Quarantine/Isolation and notifiable disease Article 164 - Entry/Exit vaccination Article 46 Social media will collaborate with the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance for the dissemination of educational health messages. | ||
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