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565. Sai Kung is a very difficult village to reach, and the journey occupies the Medical Officer's whole day. It is visited once a week by a Chinese Medical Officer.

566. The following is a summary of the work at the dispensary since it was opened:-

1934 1935 1936 New cases 961 2,206 1,867 Old cases 1,333 3,127 1,672 Vaccinations 64 645 642 Maternity cases 40 119 79 Malaria cases 641

The Tai-O Dispensary.

567. A Government dispensary was opened on 14.8.34 at the fishing village of Tai-O, situated at the West end of the Island of Lantau. A resident nurse-midwife was placed in charge.

568. Once a week the Chinese Medical Officer from Un Long visited and prescribed. Some of his patients come from distant villages.

569. The following is a summary of the work done during the years 1934, 1935 & 1936.

1934 1935 1936 New cases 1,614 3,405 3,192 Old cases 1,015 2,985 2,998 Vaccinations 684 431 1,243 Maternity cases 41 92 118 Malaria cases 312

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