Border health legislation, policy and planning
Border health protection forms one component of a wider suite of public health protection initiatives conducted nationally and internationally.
In this section
- The International Health Regulations are a global initiative aimed at preventing and controlling the spread of diseases. The regulations seek to ensure that countries prepare for, and can respond to, everyday public health risks and public health emergencies of international concern. Read more
- Legislation such as the Health Act 1956 and the Health (Quarantine) Regulations 1983 provide for New Zealand’s border health protection, supported by statutes such as the Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006 which allow us to respond in the event of an emergency. Read more
- Documents such as the National Health Emergency Plan and the New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan provide guidance on planning for and responding to pandemics and other public health emergencies relevant to border health protection authorities. Read more
- A series of steps for public health authorities to use when developing operations plans for border health protection. Read more
- This paper summarises some of the key border health protection legislative controls, such as quarantine, that may need to be used to respond to potential public health threats at points of entry to New Zealand – airports or sea ports. Read more
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Page last updated: 05 December 2011
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