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(9)
The Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1952, which came into
operation in May 1952, rescinded an earlier Regulation which required the
local Medical Officer of Health to keep a register of all Tuberculous
patients, shewing the movements of local cases. Notification of the
disease is still required, and as suggested by the Minister of Health the
local register is being maintained as the information contained therein
may be useful for local purposes.
There were no cases of wilful neglect or of refusal to notify
Tuberculosis in any form.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS. 1925.
It has not been found necessary to take any action under the above
Regulations, relating to Tuberculous employees in the Milk Trade.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. 1936. SECTION 172. COMPULSORY REMOVAL
TO HOSPITAL OF CASES OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS.
No action was necessary under the above Section.
MASS RADIOGRAPHY.
During the year the Department co-operated with the North West
Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board by acting as an appointment office in
connection with a visit of the Mass Radiography Unit to this district.
1,028 appointments were made through this office and from the report
of the X-ray Unit 2,209 persons attended, which included groups of
employees from local factories and business firms.
The Mass Radiography Unit is a most useful weapon in the National fight
against Tuberculosis. By this means, cases are brought to light before the
more serious symptoms have appeared resulting in early treatment and cure.
It is to be hoped that return visit of this Unit will be made in the
near future.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1948. - SECTION 47.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT. 1951 - SECTION 1.
An aged lady, living alone, was found in a collapsed state and an
Emergency Order for her removal was obtained under the provisions of the
Amendment Act. The case was reported to Council and authorisation given