36. The number of deaths in hospital was 6,043, of which 3,813 were admitted in a serious condition and died within 24 hours. 1,823 bodies were brought in for burial.
37. There is a small laboratory where facilities are available for ordinary routine microscope examination.
38. A children's clinic is held twice a week. The attendance numbered 8,045 as compared with 7,812 in 1936.
39. There is also an antenatal clinic held once a week in the Maternity Block. The number of cases seen was 271.
THE TUNG WAH EASTERN HOSPITAL.
40. 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 239 beds, of which 196 are for general, 15 for maternity and 28 for tuberculosis patients.
41. The staff consists of a Chinese Medical Officer whose salary is paid by Government, and two Assistant Medical Officers appointed by the Directors.
42. 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.
43.
In-patients (General) Western treatment Chinese treatment Total 1937 6,021 2,563 8,584 (including 887 maternity cases) 1936 6,320 2,715 9,035 (including 1,210 maternity cases)44. There were 147 operations including 25 major ones.
Out-patients (General) Western treatment Chinese treatment Total 1937 28,197 72,388 100,585 1936 36,569 62,849 99,418