National Health Act, 2003

(Act 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
Quarantine and isolation
Risk communication and community engagement
Subtopics
Medical waste disposal
Quarantine and isolation policies
Quarantine enforcement mechanisms and penalties
Authority to quarantine
List of actionable diseases
Isolation enforcement mechanisms and penalties
Authority to isolate
Community engagement mandate
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