M 66
Patients.
Remaining from 1933 37
Admissions during the year 307
344
Discharged apparently cured 97
Discharged relieved 80
Transferred to the Canton Mental Hospital 124
Died 3
Remaining at end of 1934 40
344
Daily average number of patients 44.2.
VICTORIA GENERAL AND MATERNITY HOSPITAL.
269. The Victoria Hospital which was originally built for the accommodation of women and children is now a general and maternity institution. Situated in the residential area well above the level of the town it has a clear view across the harbour of the territory on the opposite side. There are 42 general beds and 32 maternity beds, in separate blocks with entirely separate staff for each building.
270. Dr. I. Newton was Medical Officer in Charge at the commencement of the year until 24th February 1934, when he went on leave and was relieved by Dr. J. E. Dovey.
271. During the year 430 cases were treated, 359 in the General Block and 71 in the Maternity Block. The patients treated in the General Block were men 59, women 181 and children 119. There were 5 deaths.
272. The daily average number of patients exclusive of maternity patients was 12.3.
273. The Nationality of those treated was:
European 324 Chinese 12 Other nationalities 23 Total 359