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41. Courses of training for nurses and midwives have been established at a number of hospitals in the Colony. Examinations are held and certificates issued by the Midwives Examination Board and by the Nurses Examination Board.
Progress with regard to Reorganisation and Expansion.
42. During the year a Committee, under the Chairmanship of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, was appointed by His Excellency the Governor, to examine and report on the draft public health bills which had been prepared by the Attorney General and the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services to form the basis of the scheme for reorganisation of the Medical and Sanitary Services. As a result of the Committee's report a number of changes were made in the draft legislation. At the end of the year the bills were still under consideration by Government.
43. The slump in trade with the consequent reduction of revenue continued to retard progress in reorganisation and expansion.
44. The erection of a new infectious diseases hospital and a new mental hospital had again to be postponed and the model health centre planned for the Western district of Victoria and intended as a field health station for the practical instruction of undergraduates could not be built.
45. It was found impossible to include in the estimates provisions for a Senior Health Officer, an Ophthalmologist and a Dentist.
46. However, in spite of the severe financial handicap, substantial advancements were made in a number of directions in the Island of Hong Kong, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories.
47. Staff increase. The Staff was increased by one Chinese Lady Medical Officer, 8 European Nursing Sisters, 13 Chinese Nurses, 10 Chinese Dressers, 1 European Mental Nurse, 2 Chinese School Nurses, 2 Midwives, 1 European Radiographer, 7 Clerks, 1 Chinese Probationer Laboratory Assistant, and the staff of Tsan Yuk Hospital, i.e. 1 Lady House Officer, 1 European Secretary, 1 Matron, 1 Asst. Matron, 4 Midwives, 12 Pupil Midwives, 10 Amahs, 2 Cooks, 1 Messenger, 1 Watchman.
48. New Government Civil Hospital.-The work on the new Government Civil Hospital made good progress and much of the steel work of the main building is now in position.
49. Eastern District Health Centre.-Towards the end of the year work was commenced on a health centre for the Eastern District of Victoria. When finished the building will contain accommodation for an infant welfare clinic and centre, a school