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337. This institution is intended for use only as temporary abode for the mentally affected pending arrangements being made for their transfer to Europe or Canton.
338. The Medical Officer of the Government Civil Hospital is in administrative charge.
339.
Remaining from 1935
Patients
Remaining from 1935 43 Admissions during the year 376 419 Discharged apparently cured 75 Discharged relieved 131 Transferred to the Canton Mental Hospital 141 Died 21 51 419 Remaining at end of 1935 Daily average number of patients 58VICTORIA GENERAL AND MATERNITY HOSPITAL.
340. 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 Kowloon and the hills beyond. There are 46 general beds and 26 maternity beds.
341. Dr. J. E. Dovey was Medical Officer in Charge until February 6th when he was relieved by Dr. Court.
342. During the year 644 cases were treated, 579 in the General Block and 65 in the Maternity Block. The patients treated in the General Block were men 114, women 287 and children 208. There were 7 deaths.
343. The daily average number of patients exclusive of maternity patients was 21.2.
344. The Nationality of those treated was—
European 559 Chinese 5 Other nationalities 15 Total: 579