National Health Act, 2003

No. 61 of 2003

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The National Health Act structures South Africa's health system; the law gives the Minister the power to issue regulations about other health topics.

Applicable countrySouth Africa
Topics
Risk communication and community engagement
Quarantine and isolation
Subtopics
Authority to isolate
Authority to quarantine
Community engagement mandate
Isolation enforcement mechanisms and penalties
List of actionable diseases
Medical waste disposal
Quarantine and isolation policies
Quarantine enforcement mechanisms and penalties
Original publication23 Jul 2004
Entered into force2 May 2005
Latest update23 Jul 2004
Relevant articles

Part 3, Article 24 Community engagement mandate

Section 90 - Gives the Minister the power to make regulations

Available languages
English The National Health Act, 2003