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PHL612S - PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION 2B -1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2024 |
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nAm I BIA UnlVERS ITV
OF SCIEnCE AnOTECHnOLOGY
FacultyofHealth,Natural
ResourceasndApplied
Sciences
Schoolof HealthSciences
Departmentof Preventative
HealthSciences
13JacksonKaujeuaStreet
Private Bag13388
Windhoek
NAMIBIA
T: +264612072970
F: +264612079970
E: dphs@nust.na
W: www.nust.na
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION CODE: 08BOHS
LEVEL: 6
COURSE:PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION 28
COURSECODE: PHL612S
DATE: NOVEMBER 2024
SESSION: 1
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY: EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER:
MR IMMANUEL ZERIAPI
MODERATOR:
INSTRUCTIONS:
MS CHARMAINE JANSEN
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
ATTACHMENTS:
1. None
This question paper consists of 4 pages including this front page.
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QUESTION 1
SECTl0N A (30 MARKS)_~-~-~-~~-
[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.
1.1
World Health Organisation country office in Namibia provides leadership in
clinical health services.
(1)
1.2
The role of competent Authorities includes the supervision of the removal and
safe disposal during any contaminated water or food.
(1)
1.3
The owner of a restaurant can keep poultry on his or her premise.
(1)
1.4
Strategy is a long-term plan of action to achieve targets.
(1)
1.5
National Focal Points ensure as far as practicable that facilities used by travellers
at points of entry are maintained in a sanitary condition.
(1)
1.6
The human environment concepts are landscape and natural, cultural, historical,
aesthetic, economic and social heritage and value.
(1)
1.7
Local Authorities in Namibia ensured efficient and affordable public sanitation
facilities in its local authority area.
1.8
Environmental Health Impact Assessment assessing health effects of proposed
projects or activities.
1.9
The review committee of the International Health Regulations 2005 is established
in accordance with Article 50 of the Regulations.
1.10 Port Health Services shall be provided at no cost that is in accordance with relevant
Namibian legislation.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
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QUESTION 2
[10 MARKS]
2.0 Match the term in Column A with the correct description/definition in Column B
COLUMNA
COLUMNB
MARK
2.1 International
A. Copy of an authentic Namibian ID/Passport: Valid proof of (1)
Health
permanent residence, valid visa/working permit valid for
Regulations {2005)
more than three (3) months.
2.2 Company Act No. 28 of B. GN 121 of 10 October 1969 as amended
(1)
2004
2.3 Competent authority
C. Permission for a ship to enter a port, embark or disembark, (1)
discharge or load cargo or stores.
2.4 Principle of
Environmental
Management
2.5 General Health
Regulations
2.6 National Port Health
Strategy
2.7 Public and
Environmental Health
Act No.l of 2015
2.8 National Occupational
Health Policy
2.9 Free Pratique
2.10 Business Registration
procedure
D. Vector control in imported tyres.
(1)
E. Represent an agreement between 196 countries to work
(1)
together for global health security.
F. To control, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the {1)
relevant legislation relating to health issues at workplaces.
G. To ensure the sustainability of the systems and to prevent
(1)
harmful effects.
H. An organ of state which is responsible, under any law, for
{1)
granting or refusing an authorisation.
I. Registration of business with the Ministry of Trade and
(1)
Industry.
J. To provide a framework for a structured, uniformed public
(1)
and environmental health system in Namibia.
QUESTION 3
[10 MARKS]
3.0
Define the following Terminologies in terms of International Health Regulations {2005):
3.1
Invasive
(1)
3.2
Public health observation
(1)
3.3
Affected area
(1)
3.4
De ratting
(2)
3.5
Quarantine
{2)
3.6
International voyage
(3)
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QUESTION 4
[10 MARKS]
4.0
List the Gazetted Points of Entry in //Karas region in the Republic of Namibia.
(10)
QUESTION 5
[20 MARKS]
5.0
Outline the objectives of the following Public Health Legislation.
5.1
Tobacco Product Control Act No. 1 of 2010.
(10)
5.2
Environmental Management Act, No. 7 of 2007
(10)
QUESTION 6
[20 MARKS]
6.1 Express the requirements of a Hairdresser in a registered Hairsalon as stipulated in
the General Health Regulation GN 121 of 1969 as amended.
(10)
6.2 Establish the similarities of the structural requirements of a bakery and a butchery
as prescribe under the General Health Regulation GN 121 of 1969 as amended.
(10)
QUESTION 7
[20 MARKS]
7.0 Reference to the sub-sections under the International Health Regulations
(IHR 2005) elaborate on the following:
7.1 The purpose and scope of International Health Regulation (IHR) 2005.
(10)
7.2 The recommendations issued by World Health Organization to State Parties
with respect to baggage, cargo, containers, conveyances, goods in transit at port of
entry as stipulated by International Health (IHR) 2005.
(10)
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