‘‘Now tiiat. lepros.v 'lias- been removed from the Cook Islands” (states the Rest; rent Commissioner in his- nnnuad report). “and campaigns against yaws and hookworm .successfully carried, on, our efforts should be # concentrated on tuberculosis, which is prevalent in Rarotonga and the islands of the Lower Orou.p. The medical officers have been asked to ernther data as to the ravages of this disease, and it is proposed to <ro thoro-uehly into the erection of a sanatorium dr a separate hospital for the treatment of tubercular patients. There is no doubt that -such provision should lx? made as soon a® funds are available, but the difficulty will be to provide tV necessary money for lands and Vdlclincs, and for the subsequent cost of staffing, u.nkeep. and maintenance.” Woods' Great Peppermint CureFirst aid for -oughs. colds, influenza.— A '?xrt Progandra magically removes the most sutbborn corn; 1/6. —Advt.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 25 July 1929, Page 7
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