disablement or death, his dependants shall become entitled to compensation in
accordance with the provisions of this Act”.
410.
Section 2 of the Act does not limit the compensation to one accident.
411.
According to Section 55 of the Act, compensation shall be paid by either
the employer individually liable; or the Commissioner for the Workers
Compensation Fund Board.
B.
JUDICIAL MEASURES
412.
There are no judicial measures to report on.
C.
ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES
Medical Care
413.
Free medical care is provided to children under the age of 5, pregnant
women and adults aged 60 and above.
Public Welfare Assistance Scheme
414.
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has put in
place the Public Welfare Assistance Scheme (PWAS) to cater for the
elderly.
National Social Safety Net
415.
The National Social Safety Net is a social security programme that was
launched in 1992 under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. It is a
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