This Act makes provision for a comprehensive health service in Tonga, defines the functions of the Minister of Health and the Director of Health, establishes a Ministry of Health and requires the Minister to establish a National Health Development Committee. The Minister may, among other things: (a) establish facilities for the laboratory study of air, water, milk and other foodstuffs; and (b) provide a public health service of the Ministry charged with implementing the Public Health Act and other relevant legislation, and having specific responsibilities with respect to potable water, food hygiene, building standards, disease control, prevention of pollution, waste disposal, health and safety at work and such other matters as the Minister shall decide.
汤加 · 1991-02-04