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The treatment of Tuberculosis is now under the control of the Regional
Hospital Board. On the 31st December, 1948, there were 1,204 patients
on the register of the dispensary.
The arrangements for the dental treatment of tuberculosis patients from
Ilford, Romford, Leyton, Walthamstow, Barking and Dagenham were
continued. Two afternoon sessions per month were set aside for the treatment
of these cases. 119 patients were treated, 22 being supplied with
dentures.
The Dentist treated 15 tuberculosis patients from the Ilford Sanatorium,
six visits being paid to the Sanatorium.

Tuberculosis Care Association.—This Association has assisted 124 cases
with extra nourishment, clothing, and in other ways.
Public Health Act, 1936 (Section 163).—No certificates in respect of the
death of patients were issued, stating that bodies should not be removed from
hospital except for the purpose of being buried forthwith.
Insulin.—On 4th January, 1943, a Circular (No. 2734) was issued by
the Ministry of Health under the Public Health Act, 1936, authorising Local
Authorities to assist the poorer inhabitants of the district with supplies of
Insulin.
Twenty-six. persons were assisted during 1948 with the Insulin required.
Sixteen persons were assisted at part cost, five at cost price, and five free
of charge. Insulin is now provided under the terms of the National Health
Service Act, 1946.