WHEREAS, the active participation of the society in the health sector has become necessary for the implementation of the country’s health policy;

WHEREAS, it is believed that the attitudinal change of the society through primary health care approach can solve most of the health problems of the country;

WHEREAS, the issuance of public health law is believed to be an important step for the promotion of the health of the society and for the creation of healthy environment for the future generation thereby enabling it assume its responsibility;

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows: