G. Biochemistry
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The appointment of a Biochemist (& Adviser in Nutrition) is one that has fully justified itself.
Although the Biochemist's Laboratory is not yet properly equipped, his advice is frequently sought and greatly appreciated. At present he is co-operating with the team engaged in the nutritional survey.
Pharmacy Poisons & Dangerous Drugs
It has been impossible, hitherto, to enforce the Pharmacy and Poisons and the Dangerous Drugs Ordinances, but, fortunately, the newly appointed Acting Chief Pharma- cist has just arrived from the United Kingdom and it is hoped to enforce the provisions of these important Ordinances very shortly.
Medical Supplies
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As has already been stated, the position regarding medical supplies has been most unsatisfactory but, at least, the actual control of existing (and expected) stores is now on a satisfactory basis. Major Miles, R.A.M.C. assumed duty as D.A.D.M.S. about two weeks ago and he has since been joined by a Quartermaster-Lieutenant and a number of B.O.R.'s.
Staff
There are a number of problems facing the Medical Branch and these will absorb all the attention and energy of the staff available now but it is hoped, in due course, to raise a number of questions on long-term policy.
However, the one issue which has to be stressed now is the need for qualified Health Staff. There were posts for one Senior Health Officer and ten Health Officers in the Civil Establishment and provision was made for five D.A.D.s H. in our War Establishment but, hitherto, not one body has been made available. The health problems of the Colony are greater than ever before and it is imperative that trained Health Officers or Hygiene Specialists be sent here with the highest priority.
K. Conclusion
Drs. Selwyn-Clarke, Farr, Selby, Shaw and Graham-Cumming, Matrons Davies and Green and a number Nursing Sisters, Messrs. Hooper, Barnes, Skinner and other ex- internees rendered yeoman service in assisting the Administration in restoring the medical and health services of the Colony from the time of their liberation until they were repatriated. These Officers rendered highly commendable services to the Colony at a time when their own interests, from health and family angles, called for immediate repatriation and their selfless devotion to duty is highly appreciated.
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