37.
1935 1936
- C.20 Vacitions, 1,858 1,450
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.
39. The staff consists of a Chinese Medical Officer whose salary is paid by Government, and two Assistant Medical Officers appointed by the Directors.
40. As in the other Chinese Hospitals, patients on admission can choose whether they wish to be treated by the Western-trained Medical Officers or the Chinese Herbalists.
41.
In-patients (General).
Western treatment. Chinese treatment. Maternity Total.
1935 4,847 2,185 1,154 8,186
1936 4,081 2,650 1,200 8,831
42. Major Operations under General Anaesthesia.
1935 127
1936 204
43.
Out-patients (General).
Western treatment. Chinese treatment. Total.
1935 28,122 61,358 89,480
1936 36,569 62,849 99,418
44.
Vaccinations,
1935 438
1936 532