Public Health Act

Question 1

Define statute, sub legislation and by law

And differentiate

Answer 1

• law enacted by legislation at national level ( by general assembly ). Carries more weight and derive authority from constitution
• adopted at district level or city councils
• adopted at local societies to control action of members at community level. Flesh out statutes. Should not repeat statutes
• the last 2 derive authority from statutes and all are enforceable

Question 2

List the 2 laws and relevant sections

Answer 2

1 Environmental management act 1996

• pollution control
• environmental management
• inspection, analysis and records

2 Public health act 1948

• sanitation and housing
• cemetries
• prevention and suppression of infectious disease
• prevention and destruction of mosquitoes

Question 3

List the 2 documents

Answer 3

1 Malawi national environmental policy ( 2004 )

2 public health policy

Question 4

Goals
Principle
Strategy

Of Malawi NE Policy

Answer 4

• secure for all persons now and in future an environment suitable for health and well being
• every person has a right to a clean and health environment and duty to maintain and enhance environment
• improve Human Resources through public expenditures such as schools and social services

Question 5

Goals
Principles
Strategies

Of environmental act

Answer 5

• to create legal framework for the implementation of the NEP and sustainable environment and natural resource management
• principle and strategy same to book

Question 6

Environmental impact assessment, audit and monitoring

Objective
Principe

Answer 6

• To develop and review regularly guidelines for EIAAM so that adverse environmental impact can be eliminated or mitigated and environmental benefits enhanced
• Not only biophysically impacts but also address environmental impact in terms of existing social, health, economic and cultural conditions