[Report 1908] / Medical Officer of Health, Hessle U.D.C.

  • Hessle (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1908
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Credit: [Report 1908] / Medical Officer of Health, Hessle U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Though this total may appear large, I am satisfied that it is really a very cheap and efficient arrangement, and to m^ mind, the best and cheapest possible. A reference to the accompanying table relating to Hospital charges, will show that in ten years the total charges have been £739 3s. 4d. an average of £73 18s. 4d. per year. I may here express my satisfaction at the promptness of the Hull transport officers, often a case is removed to the Hull Isolation Hospital, a distance of 7 miles, within 3 hours after notification. Disinfection of premises is always personally conducted by Mr. Gibson, the Sanitary Inspector, and it is a tribute to the thoroughness of his work, that in no instance where he has disinfected premises, has infection subsequently shown itself. Bovine tuberculosis has at all times received the attention of this Authority, and we have full powers for dealing with it, but the more serious question of the extension of the disease from individual to individual, has received but little practical attention owing to the condition of the Law on the subject. Some time ago, I was asked to specially report on this subject, which I did at some length, advising compulsory notification and isolation of all persons affected, a copy of this report was sent to the Local Government Board and the County Council. I much regret that the L.G.B. have not seen their way to the enforcement of such an Act, alike in the interest of the individual, the family and the general public. Through the loyal assistance I receive from Mr. Gibson, the work of my office is made very pleasant. All matters involving a breach of sanitary law are at once brought to my notice and prompt action taken, thus all matters of sufficient importance to be brought before the Sanitary Committee have already been remedied or are in process of being remedied. The readiness of property owners and others to comply with our instructions is in a great measure due to the support we at all times have received from the Urban Council. Much sanitary work is not of sufficient importance to bring before the notice of the Sanitary Committee, in proof of which I may state that during the past year Improvements to Privies. 29 privies have been altered and put into better sanitary condition.