Health & Enforcement

The aim is to provide an efficient and effective service to the residents of Ba, by enforcing the By-laws and legislations in place for a healthy and safe environment.

The Health Department overseas enforcement of the following By-Laws and regulations:

  • Enforcement of Public Health Act cap 111
  • Food safety Act 2003
  • Local Government Act Cap 125
  • Environment Management Act 2005
  • Litter promulgation
  • Public Convenience
  • Garbage Collection Urban & Rural
  • Cleanup Campaign – 4 free green waste collection in a year
  • Response to Disease Outbreaks such as Dengue Fever/ Typhoid/ Leptospirosis/ Corona Virus, Etc.
  • Open Fire By-Laws, Animal, Garbage, Hairdressers
  • Health promotion and awareness Programs on all health & Environment related activities
  • Public conveniences upkeep, cleanliness and hygiene
  • Inspection of public places such as roads, parks, gardens, foot path, waterways, residential lots, commercial, industrial, etc.
  • Regular maintenance, management and supervision of Maururu Disposal Site, adhering to best disposal practices keeping in mind the environment and user friendly concept.
  • Monitoring of the environment and health impacts at the Market and Bus terminal
  • Vector/Rodent control- Mosquito surveillance and preventative measures.
  • Dog & Animal Control – assist Ministry of Primary Industries in controlling the population of dogs /animals in the town and enforce Animal by – laws
  • Illegal sale of fish/ vegetables in town during market hours
  • Enforcement of overgrown grass/ shrubs in the lots
  • Enforcement of illegal private vehicles operating as taxis/ carriers
  • Operations with LTA/ Police team