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He made a point of calling on a number of TB patients in their own
homes, toured the Wong Tai Sin Infirmary, called at the Ruttonjee Sanatorium,
and inspected the facilities in the New Territories.
"The reasons for my visit have been to discuss with the doctors
concerned the progress and interia results of the Hong Kong studies,"
Dr. Girling said.
"It was felt that I could perhaps help to try and sort out any problems
that have arisen, to discuss the lines along which future studies might develop,
and through informal lectures and discussions, consider recent advances in the
treatment of tuberculosis, both in Hong Kong and elsewhere,"
He felt that Hong Kong clearly had its problems, but they were being
dealt with "efficiently and with good humour."
He described tuberculosis as "undoubtedly a major problem."
"I have been very impressed, during my visit, with the high standard
of treatment and patient supervision which is being achieved in the various
hospitals and clinice I have visited," he commented.
"I am sure that one day, the tubercle bacillus will suffer the same
dreadful fate in Hong Kong as the odious Lap Sap Chung.'
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