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 157

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