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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 Government Dispensary as compared with 840 last year.
The usual annual inspection of the eyesight of all men employed 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. Winyard 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 instruction 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.