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Papua New Guinea - Public Health Policy And Regulations - Law, Act

National Pandemic Act 2020 (Act No. 8 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-06-16 | PNG-2020-L-110193

The Act was established to respond to a pandemic, pestilence or public health emergency and delivery of a response strategy. It sets out the details of compliance with the Constitution of Papua New Guinea and limits on certain freedoms and rights set out in the Constitution.

Papua New Guinea - Public Health Policy And Regulations - Law, Act

Quarantine (Amendment) Act 2020 (Act No. 4 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-04-09 | PNG-2020-L-110195

Papua New Guinea - Public Health Policy And Regulations - Law, Act

Public Health (Amendment) Act 2020 (Act No. 3 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-04-09 | PNG-2020-L-110196

Sets out provisions concerning compliance with the Act and the Constitutional and restrictions on certain freedoms and rights. Also sets out fines for violation of certain parts of the Act.

Papua New Guinea - Public Health Policy And Regulations - Law, Act

Emergency (General Provisions)(COVID 19) Act 2020 (No 2 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-04-09 | PNG-2020-L-110197

Emergency Law authorised under Part X of the Constitution for the purpose of dealing with the COVID-19 virus.

Papua New Guinea - Public Health Policy And Regulations - Law, Act

Emergency (Defence Force)(COVID-19) Act 2020 (Act No. 1 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-04-09 | PNG-2020-L-110198

Emergency Law authorised under Part X of the Constitution for the purpose of dealing with the COVID-19 virus and making provision in accordance with section 202(iii)(c) of the Constitution for the use of the Defence Force during a national emergency to provide assistance to the civilian authorities during the state of emergency.

Papua New Guinea - Public Health Policy And Regulations - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Papua New Guinea National STI and AIDS Strategy 2018-2022. -

Adoption: 2018 | PNG-2018-M-112752

The Papua New Guinea National STI & HIV Strategy 2018–2022, is the strategic guide for the country’s response to STI and HIV at both national, provincial and district levels. The strategy addresses the drivers of the STI and HIV epidemic and builds on achievements of the previous country strategic plans to achieve its goal of contributing to the country’s Vision 2050 through universal access to comprehensive STI and HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.

Papua New Guinea - Public Health Policy And Regulations - Law, Act

Public Health Act 1973 (Cap. 226). -

Adoption: 1973 | PNG-1973-L-88061

Being an Act relating to public health and to mental disorders, and for related purposes.

Papua New Guinea - Public Health Policy And Regulations - Law, Act

Quarantine Act 1953 (Cap. 234). -

Adoption: 1953 | PNG-1953-L-110194

Being an Act relating to quarantine, and for related purposes.