Thomas Valintine
Dr Thomas Valintine | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Director-General of Health | |
| In office June 1909 – December 1930 | |
| Preceded by | James Mason |
| Succeeded by | Michael Watt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 August 1865 Westhampnett, Sussex, England |
| Died | 30 August 1945 (aged 80) Wanganui, New Zealand |
| Spouse(s) |
Margaret Ellis McTaggart
(m. 1891–1910)Barbara Vickers (m. 1911) |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | Royal College of Physicians |
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Thomas Harcourt Ambrose Valintine CBE (1 August 1865 – 30 August 1945) was a New Zealand medical doctor and public health administrator, who spent the first three decades of the 20th century dedicated to public health. He was responsible for major tuberculosis treatment initiatives in New Zealand, the introduction of district nursing and a pioneering health education campaign.