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PHL612S - PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION 2B - 2ND OPP - JANUARY 2024 |
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QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION CODE: 08BOHS
LEVEL: 6
COURSE: PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION 28
COURSE CODE: PHL612S
DATE: JANUARY 2024
SESSION: 2
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY: SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER:
MODERATOR:
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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SECTIONA
(30MARKS)
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
World Health Organisation-Namibia utilised 95% of its biennium budget for the
(1)
implementation of health-related programme.
1.2
Environmental health services shall be outsourced to reach all communities in
(1)
Namibia.
1.3
Criminal Procedure Act means the Criminal Procedure Act No. 51 of 1977.
(1)
1.4
A Hairdresser means any premises or place in which such business is carried on.
(1)
1.5
The role of Competent Authorities includes the supervision of the removal and
(1)
safe disposal of any contaminated water or food.
1.6
The Review Committee of the International Health Regulations 2005 is established
(1)
in accordance with Article 50 of the Regulations.
1.7
An Environmental Commissioner is appointed in terms of section 14 of the
(1)
Environmental Management Act no.7 of 2007.
1.8
The owner of a Restaurant can keep poultry on his or her premise.
(1)
1.9
Close Corporation Act, No. 26 of 1988 is a legal entity with the Ministry of Trade
(1)
and Industry for registration of business in Namibia.
1.10 Local Authority to prevent or remedy danger to health arising from unsuitable
(1)
dwelling.
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. QUESTION 2
[10 MARKS]
2.0
Match the term in Column A with the correct description/definition in Column B.
(5)
COLUMNA
COLUMNB
2.1 Environmental
A. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Management Act No. 07 of
2007
2.2 General Health Regulation B
Encourage community participation to
GN 121of 1969 as amended
create a healthy environment.
2.3 Public and Environmental
C. The functional integrity of ecological systems must
Health Act, No. 1 of 2015
be considered.
2.4 National Health Act, No.2 D. Any poultry house and/or enclosed run, stable,
of 2015.
shed, pigsty, kraal, covering, or building used for the
keeping, housing or enclosing of animals and
poultry.
2.5 International Health
E. To provide for financial assistance for special
Regulation {2005}
medical treatment of State patients.
2.6 Give the full meaning of the following abbreviations.
(5)
(A) IMGS
{1}
(B) GDWQ
(1)
(C) BWMP
(1)
(D} sscc
(1)
(E) ISO
(1)
QUESTION 3
3.0 Define the following Terms:
3.1
Public health risk
3.2
Biological diversity
3.3 Verification
3.4 Significant effect
[10 MARKS]
(2)
(3)
(2)
(3)
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SECTION B
(30 MARKS)
QUESTION 4
[10 MARKS]
4.1 List the specific objectives of Namibia Food Safety Policy of 2025.
(5)
4.2
Name the Law's required to obtain Fitness Certificate(s) in Namibia.
(5)
QUESTION 5
[20 MARKS]
5.0 Explain the following sections as stipulated in the International Health Regulations
(20)
(IHR) 2005.
5.1 The recommendations issued by World Health Organization (WHO) to States Parties (10)
with respect to baggage, cargo, containers, conveyances, goods and postal parcels.
5.2 The capacities required for responding to events that may constitute a public health
(10)
emergency of international concern.
SECTION C
(40 MARKS)
QUESTION 6
[20 MARKS]
6.1 Discuss similarities between the structural requirements of a bakery and butchery
(10)
as stipulated in the General Health Regulation GN 121 of 1969 as amended.
6.2 Describe the detention of Hazardous substance in relation to the Hazardous Substance (10)
Ordinance Number 14 of 1974.
QUESTION 7
[20 MARKS]
7. 0 Elaborate on the job descriptions of Environmental Health Practitioner on district level (20)
at Port Health Services.
GOOD LUCK
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