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Annexe L.
KWONG WA HOSPITAL.
Captain H. E. Murray, I.M.S., took over the duties of Visiting Medical Officer, Kwong Wa Hospital, Yaumati, from Dr. Smalley on 16th May, and during the year had the able assistance of Drs. Wong and Woo, the resident medical officers. He also had the kind assistance of the Chairman, Mr. Lee, and the other Directors. During the year, the New Wing for tuberculosis cases was completed, and it is hoped to open it shortly.
4,067 patients have been admitted during the year 1920, 2,529 having accepted Western treatment and 1,538 Chinese treatment. 436 midwifery cases have been treated. 36,353 patients were treated in the out-patient department. 67 operations were performed, the most important being:
Ligature of femoral artery in Hunter's canal 1 Amputations, leg 3 arm 4 fingers 2 breast 1 Sequestrotomy 3 Hernia 2 Strangulated hernia 2 Hare lip (plastic operation) 1 Removal of ovarian cyst 1 Haemorrhoids 5 Suprapubic lithotomy 2 Removal of cervical glands 1 Entropion (plastic operation) 4 Cataract (removal) 2374 patients were admitted in a moribund condition, and there were 1,064 deaths.
His Excellency the Governor paid a visit to the Hospital on 27th August, 1920, and expressed complete satisfaction with all the arrangements.
H. E. MURRAY,
Captain, I. M. S.
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