By law, all residents of Bolivia have to have their own International Health declarations. This is required by legislation in order to protect the residents of Bolivia and any other country which may be a recipient of such a declaration. The declaration covers all health-related activities undertaken by the authorities of Bolivia and its agencies and departments. Bolivian law also requires that anybody living in the country of Bolivia must comprehend these declarations and experience mandatory counseling before taking any action. This is so the residents of Bolivia can be kept well informed and protect them from any potentially dangerous health ailments.