The Zambia National Public Health Institute (Amendment) Bill No. 15 of 2024

Date of Introduction: 16th July 2024

Ministry Responsible: Ministry of Health

Committee Responsible: Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services. 

Deadline for Submission of Comments: 

Contacts for submission of Comments: Email ZambiaLII; Email National Assembly  or Visit the National Assembly Submission Portal

Issues addressed: The Zambia National Public Health Institute (Amendment) Bill No. 15 of 2024, seeks to amend the existing Zambia National Public Health Institute Act No 19 of 2020. The Bill introduces a new definition for the "National Health Research and Training Institute" to align the Zambia National Public Health Institute with the newly established research body under the proposed National Research and Training Institute Act, 2024. It revises the functions of the Zambia National Public Health Institute, particularly in conducting research. 

The Bill mandates that any research conducted by the Zambia National Public Health Institute must adhere to the provisions of the National Health Research Act No 2 of 2013.

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