X-Ray Examinations Of Assisted Migrants
AUCKLAND, Nov. 28. Advice that ari;angements have now been made for an X-ray examination of all prospective immigrants to New Zealand under the Governmen/t's scheme of free and assisted passages, was received from the Department of Health in WeJlington at tonight's meeting of the Auckland Hospital Boa'rd. This decision followed representations by the board whieh had expressed concern at the arrival of immigrants suft'enng from pulmonary tubereulosis. " We should express satisfaction wita what has been accomplished, ' ' said the chairman of the board, Mr. J. Grierson, ' ' but a eomprehensive scheme to cover all immigrants whether assisted or otherwise, should still be introduced and the sooner the better. All immigrants cpming to New Zealand should be X-rayed. We should not stop at assisted immigrants." it was deeided that the ietter be received with satisfaction but that the board should still press to have all immigrants examined. Persons who went to the United S.tates had' to produce an X-ray before they could get admission to the country, said Mr. Grierson. "We have enough tubereulosis in this country ah ready as well as a shortage of nurses and we must watch this position, " he said. , ■
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Chronicle (Levin), 29 November 1949, Page 6
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