National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)

Regulations

Regulations relating to Cancer Registration

9. Duty to release the data or information

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(1)The CEO of the NHLS must ensure that accurate, appropriate, adequate and comprehensible data and information is disseminated for epidemiological, public health information and planning purposes and use by the State or relevant authorised organ of State.

 

(2)The CEO of the NHLS must, on request, make available a document describing its procedures and criteria for the release of data.

 

(3)The CEO of the NHLS or designated person must prepare and submit to the Director-General, an annual report and any information pertaining to the NCR.

 

(4)A report to the international agencies shall be signed by the Director-General.