Administered by | Purpose | Coverage | Number covered | Basis for legislation | |
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Tuberculosis Act 1948 | Ministry of Health | Make better provision for the treatment, care and assistance of persons suffering or having suffered from tuberculosis and for preventing the spread of tuberculosis. | Any person who is suffering from tuberculosis in an active form and who is likely to infect others. Can claim for workers’ compensation if contracted during employment. | 350–400 new cases a year | N/A |