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PHL611S - PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION 2A - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,APPLIEDSCIENCESAND NATURALRESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION CODE: 08BOHS
COURSE CODE: PHL611S
COURSE NAME: PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION 2A
SESSION: JULY 2022
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
SUPPLEMENTARY/SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER{S} MR. IMMANUEL ZERIAPI
MODERATOR: MS. CHARMAINE JANSEN
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS:NONE
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES (Including this front page)
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SECTION A {20 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
Institutional Policies are public issues and aim at addressing areas of concern
(1)
and promoting a variety of intervention such as restitution and good governance.
1.2
The objective of the National Environmental Health Policy is to provide Environmental
Health Services at a cost which shall make provision for the wide-ranging abilities
of Namibians to pay.
1.3
Modern hazards are related to development that lacks health-and-environment
(1)
safeguards.
1.4
Strategy is a short-term plan of action to achieve targets.
(1)
1.5
The Stockholm Convention prescribes the prior Informed Consent procedures for
(1)
certain Hazardous chemicals and pesticides in International Trade.
1.6
Environmental Health Practitioner /s are registered under Public and Environmental
{1)
Health Act, Act No.1 of 2015.
1.7
Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care to ensure the employee's
(1)
own safety and health at workplace.
1.8
Scope of practice of Environmental Health Practitioner is stipulated in the Allied
(1)
Health Professions Act, 2002 (No.09 of 2002).
1.9
The quality of people's environment is known to determine directly or indirectly
(1)
a population's health status and well-being.
1.10 A bill becomes a law when it is signed by the president promulgated (declared official) (1)
in the Government Gazette. It is then called Act of National Council.
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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. The variability among living organisms from
(1)
Health
all sources.
Regulations (2005)
2.2 State Parties
B. Analysis of food and water samples on behalf
(1)
of the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
2.3 Foodstuffs, Cosmetics C. It cannot conflict with the national
(1)
And Disinfectants
legislations, Constitution or Acts of Parliament.
Act (No.54 of 1972)
2.4 Labour Act, 2007
D. It combines diverse approach such as
(1)
legislation, fiscal measures such as taxation,
controls on adverting, community actions and
development, intersectoral programmes,
environmental monitoring and education.
2.5 National Environmental E. An expression of the link between
(1)
Health Policy, 2002
environment and health, targeted at an issue
of specific policy or management concern.
2.6 Namibia Institute of
F. Roles and Responsibilities of different Levels
(1)
Pathology
of Environmental Health Services.
2.7 Environmental Health G. It shall ensure as far as possible that the
(1)
Indicator
container loading
areas are kept free from sources of infections
or contaminated, including vectors and
reservoirs.
2.8 Biological Diversity
H. Powers, duties and functions of Inspectors.
(1)
2.9 Health Promotion
2.10 By-Law
I. The implementation of these Regulations
(1)
shall be with full respect for dignity, human
rights and fundamental freedoms of person.
J. Implementation of health and safety rules at the workplaces. (1)
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SECTION B (40 MARKS)
QUESTION 3 [ 10 MARKS]
3. 0 Differentiate between the following concepts.
3.1 Public and Institutional Policies.
3.2 Traditional and Modern Hazards
QUESTION 4 [ 20 MARKS]
4.1 State the Objectives of the Labour Act of 2007.
4.2 Discuss the law-making process in Namibia, (Cabinet stage and Drafting stage)
[10]
(10)
(10)
(10)
SECTION C (40 MARKS)
QUESTION 5 [20 MARKS]
5.1 Recall the powers, duties and functions of Tobacco Product Control Committee in
(10)
terms of Tobacco Products Control Act, No.1 of 2010.
5.2 Summarise the employers' duties towards the employees as stipulated in the Labour (10)
Act No. 11 of 2007.
QUESTION 6 [ 20 MARKS]
6.0 Explain, what constitute the health nuisance as stipulated in the Public and
(20)
Environmental Health Act, No. 1 of 2015.
GOOD LUCK
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