Each canton shall appoint a chief medical officer. Cantons may appoint a joint chief medical officer.
Chief medical officers shall coordinate their activities with other authorities and institutions involved in controlling communicable diseases. If a communicable disease arises in connection with a foodstuff, the chief medical officer shall notify the cantonal chemist.
The Federal Council shall specify the required qualifications for chief medical officers.
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