The Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Future Development of the Public Health Function made some mention of AIDS in four paragraphs where it was singled "out for special mention". Read more about The Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Future Development of the Public Health Function made some mention of AIDS in four paragraphs where it was singled "out for special mention".
The Committee of Inquiry into the Future Development of the Public Health Function was established in response to two outbreaks of communicable disease (one of salmonella food poisoning in a Wakefield hospital in August 1984, and one of Legionnaires' disease at Stafford in April 1985). Read more about The Committee of Inquiry into the Future Development of the Public Health Function was established in response to two outbreaks of communicable disease (one of salmonella food poisoning in a Wakefield hospital in August 1984, and one of Legionnaires' disease at Stafford in April 1985).
The Royal Sanitary Commission described how important "public" health was, stating: "The importance of the subject cannot be too highly estimated. The constant relation between the health and vigour of the people and the welfare and commercial prosperity of the State requires no argument. Franklin's aphorism, 'public health is public wealth' is undeniable". Read more about The Royal Sanitary Commission described how important "public" health was, stating: "The importance of the subject cannot be too highly estimated. The constant relation between the health and vigour of the people and the welfare and commercial prosperity of the State requires no argument. Franklin's aphorism, 'public health is public wealth' is undeniable".
Minutes of a regional transfusion directors meeting recorded that, since 1946, cases of serum hepatitis had been reported to Dr Maycock on a special form. The meeting stressed the importance of reporting serum hepatitis, reactions to infected blood and all severe reactions to regional transfusion directors without delay. Read more about Minutes of a regional transfusion directors meeting recorded that, since 1946, cases of serum hepatitis had been reported to Dr Maycock on a special form. The meeting stressed the importance of reporting serum hepatitis, reactions to infected blood and all severe reactions to regional transfusion directors without delay.
Dr Harold Gunson produced a report for the National Blood Transfusion Service Co-ordinating Committee, stating that the National Blood Transfusion Service saw its professional role as encouraging the minimum use of blood and blood products consistent with clinical need and patient safety. Read more about Dr Harold Gunson produced a report for the National Blood Transfusion Service Co-ordinating Committee, stating that the National Blood Transfusion Service saw its professional role as encouraging the minimum use of blood and blood products consistent with clinical need and patient safety.
Dr Donald Francis sent a memo to Dr Jeff Koplan with recommendations for the prevention of AIDS. Read more about Dr Donald Francis sent a memo to Dr Jeff Koplan with recommendations for the prevention of AIDS.
A meeting took place in Atlanta, US, amongst representatives of several NGOs, public health agencies and corporate stakeholders about the risk of AIDS transmission and steps to be taken in response. Read more about A meeting took place in Atlanta, US, amongst representatives of several NGOs, public health agencies and corporate stakeholders about the risk of AIDS transmission and steps to be taken in response.
A memo from the Regional Donor Organiser advised colleagues that AIDS leaflets should be sent or handed to all donors, who should be asked directly if they had read it. Read more about A memo from the Regional Donor Organiser advised colleagues that AIDS leaflets should be sent or handed to all donors, who should be asked directly if they had read it.
The Brentwood Regional Transfusion Centre asked donors to confirm whether they were in an at-risk group rather than being explicitly questioned about sexual practices. Read more about The Brentwood Regional Transfusion Centre asked donors to confirm whether they were in an at-risk group rather than being explicitly questioned about sexual practices.
The Brentwood Regional Transfusion Centre began handing AIDS leaflets to each donors as they registered and told them that it was "most important" to read the leaflet. Read more about The Brentwood Regional Transfusion Centre began handing AIDS leaflets to each donors as they registered and told them that it was "most important" to read the leaflet.