4. Functions of Minister
The Minister shall be responsible for the administration of the provisions of this Act and without limiting the generality of the foregoing his or her functions shall include—
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(a) the prevention, treatment, limitation and suppression of a disease or a public health hazard, including the conduct of an investigation and inquiry to determine whether there is a risk to human health; (Substituted by Act 19 of 2019)
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(b) the publishing of reports, information and advice concerning public health, including advice to the government and the education of the public in the preservation of health;
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(c) the abatement of nuisances and the removal or correction of any condition that may be injurious to the public health;
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(d) the control of food and drugs in the interest of the public health and the seizure and destruction of food and drugs that do not comply with the provisions of this Act or any regulations made thereunder and the protection of the public from fraud or deception in connection with food or drugs;
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(e) in acceptance and administration of gifts of money or property from individuals or organisations donated to provide any matter related to health for which this Act makes provision. (Amended by Act 19 of 2019)
(Amended by Act 19 of 2019)