| What are International Health Regulations designed to protect against? | the international spread of disease, including public health risks and public health emergencies | “International public health hazards: Indian legislative provisions” presents an outline of the provisions in the Indian legal system which may enable the implementation of IHR in the country. International Health Regulations (2005) are the international legal instrument designed to help protect all countries from the international spread of disease, including public health risks and public health emergencies. The present document is the result of a study taken up for the regional workshop on public health legislation for International Health Regulations, Yangon, Myanmar,” 8–10 April 2013. The relevant Indian legislation in the various Acts and rules that may assist in putting early warning systems in place has been outlined. | 316 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332897_File573.pdf | International Health Regulations (2005) are the international legal instrument designed to help protect all countries from the international spread of disease, including public health risks and public health emergencies. | 70 | page=70,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'Other legislation' capture in the context of public health hazards? | legislation important for the mobilization of resources within the country to contain and mitigate an outbreak | International public health hazards: Indian legislative provisions ..............................................................13 and Insurance Act; Explosive Substances Act and Chemical Weapon Convention Act; • 17 legislations are applicable to all points of entry under the category “Radio/Nuclear Hazard” including Atomic Energy Act and Radiation Protection Rules. “Other legislation” captures legislation important for the mobilization of resources within the country to contain and mitigate an outbreak, once such is confirmed. | 399 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332897_File573.pdf | “Other legislation” captures legislation important for the mobilization of resources within the country to contain and mitigate an outbreak, once such is confirmed. | 20 | page=20,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does IHR implementation require for effective management of public health hazards? | an effective system for mitigation, containment and recovery with a multi-dimensional approach | International public health hazards: Indian legislative provisions .............................................................. The way forward IHR implementation requires an effective system for mitigation, containment and recovery with a multi-dimensional approach. This includes real-time communication systems, integration of data, capacity-building and more importantly, enforcement of policy and plans. NCDC has been working at capacity-building and integration of data. The periodic collection and analysis of district-wise data from different states is a useful starting point to monitor and report outbreaks. The periodic reporting of occurrences of disease outbreaks are captured, clearly identifying the state/UT, the affected district, disease/illness, number of cases, number of deaths, starting date of outbreak, date of reporting, and current status along with comments/action taken | 174 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332897_File573.pdf | The way forward IHR implementation requires an effective system for mitigation, containment and recovery with a multi-dimensional approach. |
| What is the definition of a POLICY in the context of legislation? | The general principles by which a government is guided in its management of public affairs, or the legislature in its measures. | REGULATION – A rule of order having the force of law, prescribed by a superior or competent authority, relating to the actions of those under its control. POLICY – The general principles by which a government is guided in its management of public affairs, or the legislature in its measures. ORDER – A mandate, precept; a command or direction given with authority . | 164 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332897_File573.pdf | POLICY – The general principles by which a government is guided in its management of public affairs, or the legislature in its measures. ORDER – A mandate, precept; a command or direction given with authority . | 15 | page=15,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the definition of a REGULATION in the context of legislation? | A rule of order having the force of law, prescribed by a superior or competent authority, relating to the actions of those under its control. | REGULATION – A rule of order having the force of law, prescribed by a superior or competent authority, relating to the actions of those under its control. POLICY – The general principles by which a government is guided in its management of public affairs, or the legislature in its measures. ORDER – A mandate, precept; a command or direction given with authority . | 13 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332897_File573.pdf | REGULATION – A rule of order having the force of law, prescribed by a superior or competent authority, relating to the actions of those under its control. POLICY – The general principles by which a government is guided in its management of public affairs, or the legislature in its measures. | 15 | page=15,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the definition of a RULE in the context of legislation? | An established standard, guide, or regulation governing conduct, procedure or action. | It may be noted that matters significant to the study for IHR appear in all the three lists, since a number of legislations both at the Centre as well as at the state level deal with health, medicine and treatment. 2. Relevant legislation identified in the study It is found that 20 ministries administer the laws which govern various hazard situations and their entry, control and mitigation in India that are relevant for IHR implementation. This study has identified the points of entry in to the country for the following IHR events. The definition of the various forms of legislation is as follows: ACT – A bill which has passed through various legislative steps required and which has become law. RULE – An established standard, guide, or regulation governing conduct, procedure or action. | 710 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332897_File573.pdf | RULE – An established standard, guide, or regulation governing conduct, procedure or action. | 15 | page=15,block=0 | 0.700 |
| What is the definition of an ACT in the context of legislation? | A bill which has passed through various legislative steps required and which has become law. | It may be noted that matters significant to the study for IHR appear in all the three lists, since a number of legislations both at the Centre as well as at the state level deal with health, medicine and treatment. 2. Relevant legislation identified in the study It is found that 20 ministries administer the laws which govern various hazard situations and their entry, control and mitigation in India that are relevant for IHR implementation. This study has identified the points of entry in to the country for the following IHR events. The definition of the various forms of legislation is as follows: ACT – A bill which has passed through various legislative steps required and which has become law. RULE – An established standard, guide, or regulation governing conduct, procedure or action. | 610 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332897_File573.pdf | The definition of the various forms of legislation is as follows: ACT – A bill which has passed through various legislative steps required and which has become law. RULE – An established standard, guide, or regulation governing conduct, procedure or action. |
| What is the purpose of a NOTIFICATION issued by the government in the context of legislative enactments? | Issued by a Government (central/state) to exercise the power of a legislative enactment (Parliament/Assembly). | International public health hazards: Indian legislative provisions ................................................................ NOTIFICATION – Issued by a Government (central/state) to exercise the power of a legislative enactment (Parliament/Assembly). These notifications generally lay down the law, taking care of some procedural aspects of the enactment. | 147 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332897_File573.pdf | NOTIFICATION – Issued by a Government (central/state) to exercise the power of a legislative enactment (Parliament/Assembly). These notifications generally lay down the law, taking care of some procedural aspects of the enactment. | 16 | page=16,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What mechanism is NCDC responsible for establishing to address public health hazards? | establishing an early warning mechanism | 16........................................................ International public health hazards: Indian legislative provisions (i) establishing an early warning mechanism; (ii) increasing the presence of laboratories in different states; (iii) establishing a network for surveillance and rapid confirmation of diagnosis; and (iv) instituting appropriate and timely response for the prevention and control of outbreaks. Apart from these overarching responsibilities, NCDC has the responsibility of identifying nodal officers at designated hospitals, laboratories, state health directorates, district health authorities, local municipalities, Cantonment Board, as well as at the ministries of civil aviation, shipping, surface transport, agriculture (veterinary department) home affairs, tourism and railways. | 130 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332897_File573.pdf | International public health hazards: Indian legislative provisions (i) establishing an early warning mechanism; (ii) increasing the presence of laboratories in different states; (iii) establishing a network for surveillance and rapid confirmation of diagnosis; and (iv) instituting appropriate and timely response for the prevention and control of outbreaks. |
| What type of governance structure does India have? | a quasi-federal system of governance | International public health hazards: Indian legislative provisions ................................................................ Indian legislative position 2. The Indian legislative structure India follows a quasi-federal system of governance, where there is a division of power at the federal and the state level. While the federal/ central/union government governs the union of twenty-eight states and seven union territories (UT), the State Governments govern their respective states under the Indian Constitution. | 210 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332897_File573.pdf | The Indian legislative structure India follows a quasi-federal system of governance, where there is a division of power at the federal and the state level. | 12 | page=12,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |