Public Health Authority
/ˈpʌblɪk hɛlθ ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental or statutory agency responsible for public health matters such as disease control, health regulations, and community health promotion.
The public health authority issued guidelines to manage the outbreak.
Forms
- public health authority
- public health authorities
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Commentary
Term typically denotes an official government body with delegated power to enforce health laws and regulations; important to distinguish from private health organizations.
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