Establishing Legal Basis for National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs)
Dive into the legal frameworks needed for National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs), exploring key documents, definitions, and discussions on governance structures. Participate in drafting crucial legal documents for NPHIs to ensure clarity and continuity in their operations.
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DEVELOPING A LEGAL BASIS FOR AN NPHI
Purpose of this Session Discuss legal frameworks for NPHIs Get general and specific feedback on draft documents
Purpose of the Legal Framework Documents Dr. John: NPHIs are fundamental to achieving Africa CDC s five strategic pillars Having a law, decree, or other legal basis for an NPHI o Provides clarity about the NPHI s mission, roles, and responsibilities o Provides specific authorities, e.g., Routine data collection Special roles in major emergencies Establish sub-national centers o Can ensure continuity of leadership How many of your countries have a legal basis that establishes your NPHI and details key aspects, like governance, leadership, and functions?
Documents Created So Far Framework for Providing a Legal Basis for an NPHI Appendix A: Items for consideration Appendix B: Steps Case Studies and Related Laws, Statutes, Decrees, or Regulations These documents are drafts. We need your input.
Legal Basis: Definitions, Terms, and Issues Definition of a legal basis: o A document or series of documents, agreed-to by the highest levels of government, that formally establishes a new or existing NPHI. o This means that the NPHI has a distinct identity, with such elements as its functions and governance being clearly defined. o Is the definition clear? Does it make sense in your context? Is legal basis the best term? o We considered legal framework, legal mandate, law How to address multiple legal documents that describe the NPHI o E.g., some passed by the legislature or Council of Ministers, some by the MOH
Next: Small Groups Divide into groups to discuss the Framework, Appendix A, Appendix B, and the Case Studies. o Select someone to take notes o You will have 15 minutes for discussion o Select someone to report back when the small group time ends
Discussion Topics General issues for all groups: Is the level of detail right? What is missing? What is not needed? Framework o How to address multiple, hierarchical documents Appendix A. Menu of Items to Consider o Is the structure and organization clear? o Is the level of detail right? o Suggestions about specific issues: Include language about departments (i.e., possible structure below the Deputy NPHI Director) or about qualifications and terms for Dep t Directors? Language about NPHI foundations? Appendix B. Steps do these match your experiences? Case Studies do these answer questions you have?
Large Group Discussion Reports from small groups Would you use these in your country? o How would you use them? o Who would be the audience? o Does the language match that used in your countries? Summary of recommendations
Next Steps Incorporate feedback from this group Review by organizations contributing to the documents Review and approval by Africa CDC Formatting and publication GOAL: All steps completed by early December so Dr. John can take the documents as a finished product to the Africa Union meeting
