Mr. Chairman, we did not come here today with specific ratios or percentages in terms of incidents of tuberculosis, but certainly, the rate at which it appears in our population is high. There are troubling issues around tuberculosis. One of the areas that we are putting particular effort into is the follow up with people who have tested positive. We have seen in recent months outbreaks of tuberculosis amongst people that had previously been treated and either were not followed up with properly or did not complete the course of their treatment. It is high and we think there is additional vigilance or effort needed to adequately support and treat people that do show positive signs. Thank you.
Mr. Ramsden on Committee Motion 20-13(5): To Amend Clause 19 Of Bill 10: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1998
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 20-13(5): To Amend Clause 19 Of Bill 10: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1998
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 23rd, 1998
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