Malaysia legislation
Section 36
Section 36
(a)
prevention of further occurrence of disabilities, immunization, nutrition, environmental protection and preservation and genetic counselling; and
(b)
early detection of disabilities and timely intervention to arrest disabilities and treatment for rehabilitation.
(2)
In taking measures to prevent further occurrence of disabilities, the Government shall—
(a)
undertake or cause to be undertaken surveys, investigations and research concerning the cause of occurrence of such disabilities; and
(b)
sponsor or cause to be sponsored awareness campaigns and disseminate or cause to be disseminated information on causes of disabilities and the preventive measures to be adopted and on general hygiene, health and sanitation.
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Availability of health personnel