Section 14: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"Agency" means the National Primary Health Care Development Agency established by section 1 of this Act;
"functions" includes duties and powers;
"Mlnister" means the Minister charged with responsibility for matters relating to health;
"primary health care" includes care designed to prevent disease and promote health and out-patient care, including general medical care, maternal and child health care, domicilliary health care and rehabilitation and nursing care, including home visits.