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After the second group arrived in Ft. McKinley it became
necessary to open dispensaries in two other buildings. An Army
doctor and two Red Cross nurses were on duty in each building,
reporting to the head dispensary staff daily.
Approximately fifty to seventy cases were treated daily in
these dispensaries for the following illnesses: malaria fever,
tuberculosis, heart conditions, colds, sore throats, ear aches,
sore eyes, impetigo, cuts, bruises, fractures, boils, diarrhea,
constipation, chronic nephritis, and complications in pregnancy.
The patients were hospitalized when it was considered advisable
by the doctors. An ambulance was available for day and night
cases.
A group of Hong Kong visitors were later domiciled in the
Hotel Palma de Mallorca in Manila. The building had been
thoroughly cleaned and was passed by the Philippine health
authorities. A dispensary, fully equipped, was provided in this
hotel, with Red Cross nurses on duty day and night. A physician,
employed by the Red Cross, made daily visits to those in need
of his services.
First aid equipment and medical supplies were provided in
all of the quarters which housed large numbers of evacuees in
the Manila area; namely, 727 San Marcelino, National Federation
of Women's Clubs building, 1536 General Luna, 407 Perez, 139 V.
Ma pa, 900 Cordeleria, 923 F. B. Harrison, 94 Fortuna, and Sulphur
Springs Hotel in San Francisco del Monte. Red Cross nurses were
on duty day and night, a physician was on call for day and night
services. The clinic in the Central Office was open to all from
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