M(1)14-
The following deaths occurred:-
European one
Indians three
Chinese
Causes
Billiary Cirrhosis 2
Gun Shot wound of Abdoman 1
Otitis media 1
Opium poisoning one
Perforated Ulcer Gastric 1
The Maternity Department.-It was originally hoped that sometime during the year the Victoria Hospital would open for the admission of European Maternity cases but this was not realised.
In March, two wards (containing 10 beds), which accommodate Chinese, Japanese and Indian women were handed over to the care of the Honorary Visiting obstetrician, Prof. R. E. Tottenham of the Hongkong University. The remaining 8 beds for 1st and 2nd class Europeans and Chinese continue under the care of the Medical Officer in charge of the Civil Hospital.
1925 1924 Admissions 668 789 Still Births 24 43 Female Births 275 357 Male Births 307 312 Abortions 10 31 Spurious labour pains 50 62 Europeans 68 73 Japanese 23 18 Indians 31 38 Chinese 546 660 Deaths (Infantile) 12 11 Deaths (Maternal) 3 4A Chinese woman gave birth to triplets and there were two pairs of twins.
THE LUNATIC ASYLUM.
The Medical Officer of the Civil Hospital was also in charge of the Asylum.
A second European attendant has been added to the establishment.