# 30.
1934
C*23
In-patients (General).
Western Chinese Maternity
treatment. treatment.
cases.
Total.
5,902 2,883 4,406 13,191
1935
7,865 3,364 4,439 15,168
31. There were 408 operations, including 160 major operations, as compared with 809 in 1934.
32.
Out-patients (General).
Western
treatment.
Chinese
treatment.
Total.
1934
45,934
138,745
184,679
1935
47,700
162,779
210,479
33. There were 3,590 eye cases as compared with 3,813 during the previous year.
34. The number of deaths in hospital was 4,075, of which 1,646 were admitted in a serious condition and died within 24 hours.
35. There is a small laboratory where facilities are available for ordinary routine microscopic examination.
36. A children's clinic is held twice a week. The attendance numbered 5,288 as compared with 2,670 in 1934.
37. There is also an antenatal clinic held once a week in the Maternity Block. The number of cases seen was 110 as against 259 in 1934.
THE TUNG WAH EASTERN HOSPITAL.
38. This hospital was built in 1929. It is situated in the eastern part of the City of Victoria overlooking the Sookunpoo Valley playing-fields. It has modern fittings and equipment. All the wards have through ventilation and there is a modern well-lighted operating theatre. There is accommodation for 250 beds, of which 208 are for general, 14 for maternity and 28 for tuberculosis patients. A ward of 14 beds has been closed...
39. The staff consists of a Chinese Medical Officer whose salary is paid by Government, and two Assistant Medical Officers appointed by the Directors.