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(10) Personal Cleansing Station
During the year, 34 adults and 1 child had baths for verminous
conditions at the Personal Cleansing Station, simultaneous disinfection
of clothing being carried out. The majority of adults concerned
were men from a Common Lodging House.
In addition, 14 adults received treatment for Scabies at the
Station. Sanitary Inspectors visit and advise in all cases of Scabies
and In those cases where verminous conditions persistently recur.
During the year, the Public Health Committee approved the purchase
of mobile bathing equipment for the cleansing, by consent, of aged
persons in their own homes where the persons concerned are so
enfeebled as not to be able to attend at the Personal Cleansing
Station. 13 such baths were given.
(11) Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
During the year, 222 complaints of infestation by rats or mice
were received and in most cases smoke tests of the drainage of the
premises affected were carried out by the Drainage Staff under the
supervision of the Sanitary Inspectors.
Systematic baiting and poisoning was carried out by the Rodent
Operatives on 478 premises with satisfactory results.
In accordance with the suggestion of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries, all sewers under the control of the Council were
baited twice during the year, involving a total of 1,331 manholes.
Positive results were obtained in 583 instances.
(12) National Assistance Act, 1948
Under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, as amended
by the National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951, provision is made
thereby a court of summary jurisdiction may make an order for the
removal of ill, infirm or incapacitated persons who are not receiving
Proper care and attention.