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much to do with the conveyance of bacterial infectiom 

 This is a problem which has to be faced by the 

 hygienist and the social worker. They must reach the 

 mothers and teach them ; the latter are always willing 

 to learn and to practise, once they realize that the 

 welfare of their children is the one and only object of 

 such teaching. 



In conclusion, let me recapitulate to you the 

 suggestions which I have outlined and which have 

 been drawn up* by the medical committee of the 

 National Bureau, for the prevention of acquired 

 deafness. They are :- 



(A] The prevention of the diseases which cause 

 deafness. 



(1) Notification of all forms of meningitis for 

 isolation, treatment and research. 



(2) Notification of all cases of congenital syphilis 

 with a view to facilitating treatment of mother and 

 child. 



(3) Improvement in hygiene, housing, and feeding 

 of children in the first years of life. 



(B) The better management of ear disease when 

 it occurs. 



(1) The appointment of otologists on the staff of 

 every fever hospital. 



(2) All aural school clinics and treatment centres 

 to be under a specialist or specialist supervision. 



I lay these suggestions before you, confident that 

 you will discuss them impartially and accord to the 

 National Bureau your valuable support and assistance 

 in furthering the great work upon which we are engaged. 

 If you can see your way to forwarding a resolution or 

 resolutions to the authorities concerned, we shall be 

 grateful. 



The CHAIRMAN, in declaring the Session at an end, said 

 the whole ground had not been covered, but still he thought 

 they could leave the section feeling that a very great deal 

 had been done. 



