Public Health Service

Public Health Service communicable diseases Communicable diseases: For an additional amount for “Communicable diseases”, for emergency measures necessary for the further prevention and control of a threatened or actual epiâemic of influenza, $800,000: Provided, That $2,000,000 may be transferred from funds appropriated for disaster relief pursuant to the Act of September 30, 1950, chapter 1125, section 8 (64 Stat. 1109), for the purposes specified in this paragraph, including the purchase, without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, and distribution of supplies and materials for prevention and control and grants to States of money and medical supplies and materials, upon a finding by the Secretary of 71 Stat. 435 Health, Education, and Welfare, upon the recommendation of the Surgeon General and the National Advisory Health Council, that a threatened or actual epidemic of influenza constitutes an actual or potential health emergency of national significance. hospitals and medical care The limitation under this head contained in the Third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1959, for payments for medical care of dependents and retired personnel under the Dependents’ Medical Care Act is increased by such sum or sums as may be necessary for the purpose. construction of indian health facilities For an additional amount for “Construction of Indian health facilities”, $34,000, for the construction of sewer and water facilities for the Elko Indian colony, Nevada.