The Area Directors of Public Health and the Consultants in Public Health Medicine in each Department of Public Health/Public Health Area implement the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) legislation.
The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) has the responsibility and authority to investigate and control notifiable infectious diseases and outbreaks, under the Health Acts 1947 and 1953; Infectious Disease Regulations 1981 and subsequent amendments to these regulations. Also, the Health (Duties of Officers) Order, 1949 describes the additional responsibilities of the Medical Officer of Health.
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