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The number of prescriptions dispensed during the year was 17,853 as compared with 18,107 in 1924.
The Police Force :--The health of the European officers of the force was on the whole satisfactory. In the New Territory the Chinese members of the force suffered heavily from Malaria. The total number of cases during the year numbered 1,218 as compared with 1,121 in 1924.
A table is appended showing the seasonal incidence of this disease at the different stations.
The various stations in Kowloon and the New Territories were regularly visited. Quinine parades were held from April onwards and other anti-malarial measures adopted.
Kowloon Canton Railway :-During the year 688 employees were treated at the Governinent Dispensary as compared with 840 last year.
The usual annual inspection of the eyesight of all men ein- ployed in the Traffic Department was carried out.
There were no cases of defective vision or colour blindness.
All applicants for posts in this Department are medically examined with great care before being passed as physically fit.
There were four accidents during the year of which three were fatal the result of being knocked down by a train.
The Railway Brigade of St. John's Ambulance Association under the direction of Mr. Winvard has maintained its efficiency. Expert attendance and suitable dressings are available on all trains and at all stations. First aid lectures are delivered yearly by the Railway Medical Officer, and Mr. Winyard gives instruc- tion in practical work.
Laichikok Branch Prison :-Dr. J. P. Fehily was in charge until September 3rd when Dr. J. T. Smalley took his place.
262 prisoners remained at the end of 1924 and 2,363 were admitted making a total of 2,625 as compared with 1,883 in 1924. At the end of the year 280 prisoners remained in Gaol.
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The admissions to the Gaol Hospital numbered 368 in com- parison with 240 in the previous year. The principal disease be ing Malaria 81, Diseases of the Digestive system-81, and Dysentery-76. Of the malarial cases 56 occurred between May and September and of the Dysentery cases 73 between May and August. The vast majority of the cases which are included under diseases of the digestive system are those of chronic opium poisoning and constipation.
Quinine parades have been carried out as usual. The marshy land below the gaol is responsible for much of the nalarial infection,
Apart from the examination of new adinissions there were 3,220 attendances for out-patient treatment.
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The Kowloon Hospital:-The Hospital was opened December 24th and Dr. J. T. Smalley placed in charge. Eleven European patients were received before the end of the year and 3 operations were performed including one abdominal section.
His Excellency the Governor inspected the buildings before they were opened.
Kowloon Public Mortuary:—A table is appended showing the results of post-mortem examinations performed during the
year.
The New Territory:—Tai Po market Dispensary. Dr. Luk Chuen Hsuen has continued to be in charge of the Tai Po Dis- pensary The total number of new cases treated during the year was 2,130 as compared with 2,728 during the previous year.
The old cases numbered 2,467 as against 1,873 in 1924.
The Government Dispensary in the Bok Oi Hospital at Un Long was moved to new quarters near the market on November 23rd. The total number of cases treated in the old and new Dispensaries during the year was 2,295 as compared with 1,235 last year. Dr. Luk visits this dispensary frequently and attends cases of illness amongst the Police Force in the various stations