Administered by

Purpose

Coverage

Number covered

Basis for legislation

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

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