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March 20 Medical Tests P d t i eaical lests Propose To P:otect Unb Babi Describer. by Health Minister Dr.;jcontrol is not a simple one," Dr. €. P. Vi:yian as "another milestone|Vivian pointed out. '"Venereal in the progress of dealing with this|disease is more than a commu-- problem," the Legislatue last night|nicable one. It involves social and| gave second reading to a bill which| moral issues that must be taken' requires that all expectant mothers |into account in designing effective be given tests to determine whether | controls." Aa syphilitic condition exists, The| m»p vivian reviewed the reor-- amendment is to the Venereal Dis--\panization steps taken in connection eages Prevention Act. with the venereal disease control It is important that such tests | qivisgion of the Department -- of Dc taken as early as possible," Dr.|freaith, 'The need for knowing very Vivian told the House. much more about the venereal Medical authority states, where|qisease problems statistically was treatment is begun in w affected | recognized at the time of reorganiza-- ease by the filth mont"! of PM€&--|tion, he said. Since April 1, 1944, a nacy, reasonable assurance can b¢|getaileq analysis has been made on given that The child wiii not be!s qaily and weekly basis in this born with congenital syp..:lis. I"'!division of all cases of venereal asmuch as provision has been made disease being reported j for treatment without cost to the | °* 3 in toise & * individual where necessary, the re-! Sevedn dnmportant obgeit}:vesd.lq the quirement contained in this amend-- '3'2:?'0&" ::gg;;mpro Viviean '%';:'sz ment, together with statutory pro-', lude adequate medital care 1. vision elsewhere, can fully protect|!"CUde if q er f the new generation. every sufferer regardless of eco-- "The passing of this amendment|"°mm posmgn. estabhshmen.t of will result in Ontario being the | NSalth education on venereal disease, enly Province in the Dominion to| development of trained field service enact such progressive legislation," "{',th ;'ets'pect ftothun;iiscfvered ca§etas, said the Health Minister. "I am|#UmUuiation of the local community, informed that nowhere else in this Protection of homes and families, Dominion has such a measure been'With emphasis on young people implemented, not even in Saskat.|Planning marriage, protection of chewan." !he unborn, advancement of teach-- "The problem of venereal disease!!ing and research,