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PHL612S - PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION 2B - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2023 |
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QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION CODE: 08BOHS
LEVEL:6
COURSE:PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION 28
COURSECODE: PHL612S
DATE: NOVEMBER 2023
SESSION: 1
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER:
MODERATOR:
FIRST OPPORTUNITY: QUESTION PAPER
MR IMMANUEL ZERIAPI
MS CHARMAINE JANSEN
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer all questions on the separate answer sheet.
2. Please write neatly and legibly.
3. Do not use the left side margin of the exam paper. This must be allowed for the
examiner.
4. No books, notes and other additional aids are allowed.
5. Mark all answers clearly with their respective question numbers.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS:
1. None
Attachment: None
1. This paper consists of 4 pages including this front pages.
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SECTION A
(30 MARKS}
QUESTION 1
[10 MARKS]
1.0
Assess the following statements and decide whether they are true or false.
Write only the number of the question and next to it true for a true statement and
false for a false statement next to the number of the question.
1.1
The human environment concepts are landscape and natural, cultural, historical, (1)
aesthetic, economic and social heritage and value.
1.2
National Focal Points ensure as far as practicable that facilities used by travellers (1)
at points of entry are maintained in a sanitary condition.
1.3
Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME} enforces legislation and standards related (1)
to environment health at mining operations.
1.3
Environmental health services shall be outsourced to reach all communities in (1)
Namibia.
1.5
An Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia is established by section 2 of the (1)
Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia Act No. 13 of 2001.
1.6
Public awareness of environmental health hazards should be raised using mass (1)
media.
1.7
A Hairdresser means any premises or place in which such business is carried on. (1)
1.8
Labour Act No. 11 of 2007 regulates the registration of closed corporations and (1)
employers.
1.9
Criminal Procedure Act means the Criminal Procedure Act No. 51 of 1977.
(1)
1.10 The role of Competent Authorities includes the supervision of the removal
(1)
and safe disposal of any contaminated water or food.
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QUESTION 2
[10 MARKS]
2. 0
Match the term in Column A with the correct description/definition in Column B. (10)
COLUMNA
COLUMNB
2.1 Environmental Management A. To provide a framework for a structured uniform
Act No. 7 of 2007.
health systemwithin Namibia.
2.2 Ministry of Trade and
B. The reduction, re-use and recycling of
Industry in terms of the
waste must be promoted.
Companies Act No. 28 of
2004.
2.3 National Environmental
C. A Legal requirement for business
Health Policy of 2002.
registration procedure to obtain certificate
of registration.
2.4 General Health Regulation
D. No person shall carry on the business of a
GN 121 of 1968 as amended.
laundry in any premises, unless he has had
such premises registered in advance with
the local authority.
2.5 International Health
E. To prevent, protect against, control and
Regulation (2005).
provide a public health response to
international spread of disease in ways that
are commensurate with and restricted to
public health risk.
2.6 National Port Health Strategy. F. Prevent injuries, diseases and disabilities.
2.7 National Occupational
Health Policy.
2.8 Public and Environmental
Health Act, No. 1 of 2015.
2.9 World Health Organization
Country Office.
2.10 National Health Act, No.2
of 2015.
G. Promoting health through the life course.
H. Promote, regulate, support and conduct
research to improve overall service delivery.
I. Notifiable diseases or events that constitute
Public Health Emergency of International
concern.
J. The protection and promotion of the health
of all employed persons.
QUESTION 3
[10 MARKS]
3.0 Define the following Terminologies in terms pf International Health regulations (2005):
3.1
State Party
(2)
3.2
Vector
(2)
3.3
Sewage treatment
(3)
3.4
Food contact surfaces
(3)
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SECTION B
{30 MARKS)
QUESTION 4
[10 MARKS]
4.0
List the objectives of Hazardous Substance Ordinance Number 14 of 1974.
(10)
QUESTION 5
[20 MARKS]
5.0
Compile the following statements and procedure as outline in the National Port {20)
Health Strategy in the Republic of Namibia.
5.1
Mission statement.
(2)
5.2
Strategic Goals.
(8)
5.3
Vector control in imported tyres at Oshikango Ground Crossing Boarder Post. {10)
SECTION C
(20 MARKS)
QUESTION 6
[20 MARKS]
6.0 Reference to the sub-sections under the International Health Regulations
(IHR 2005) elaborate on the following:
6.1 World Health Organisation {WHO) on core capacity requirements for designated (10)
Airports ports and ground crossing to the Member States.
6.2 Term of references requested by State Parties to the World Health Organization (10)
{WHO) Director General before commencement of IHR 2005.
QUESTION 7
[20 MARKS]
7. 1 State the power, duties and functions of Inspector/Environmental Health
(10)
Practitioner as specified in the Foodstuff, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act
No. 54 of 1972
7.2
Express the responsibilities of a Hairdresser in a registered Hair salon as
(10)
stipulated in the General Health Regulation GN 121 of 1969 as amended.
GOOD LUCK
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