Decree No. 12/2007/L-CTN Regarding the Announcement of the Law

Decree No. 12/2007/L-CTN announces the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases which was passed by the XIIth National Assembly on November 21, 2007.

Document No.12/2007/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byNguyễn Minh Triết — Chủ tịch nước
Updated28/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date05/12/2007
Effective date13/01/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 12/2007/L-CTN announces the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases which was passed by the XIIth National Assembly on November 21, 2007.

Key points

  • The Law applies to state agencies, organizations, and individuals related to activities for prevention and control of infectious diseases.
  • It provides regulations on implementing preventive health measures, disease management, surveillance, and control.
  • Organizations and individuals must comply with provisions regarding information, reporting, and cooperation in the work of preventing and controlling infectious diseases.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Establishes a legal basis for effective management and control of epidemics, protecting public health.
  • May impose financial burdens on healthcare organizations and individuals in implementing preventive measures.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Law apply to?

The Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases applies to state agencies, organizations, and individuals related to activities for prevention and control of infectious diseases.

What preventive health measures are specified in this Law?

The Law does not specify specific preventive health measures but requires organizations and individuals to implement necessary measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Are there any provisions about information and reporting in this Law?

The Law requires organizations and individuals to comply with provisions regarding information, reporting, and cooperation in the work of preventing and controlling infectious diseases.

When does this Law come into effect?

The Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases was passed by the XIIth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on November 21, 2007.

Full text

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

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PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992 as amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;

Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

Pursuant to Article 50 of the Law on Legislative Documents;

NOW PROMULGATES:

The Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases.

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, twelfth session, second meeting, on November 21, 2007./.

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