Report of the Medical Officer of Health on the public health and sanitary circumstances of the city and borough of Pietermaritzburg.

  • Pietermaritzburg (South Africa). Public Health Department.
Date:
[1955]
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Credit: Report of the Medical Officer of Health on the public health and sanitary circumstances of the city and borough of Pietermaritzburg. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    IHTRODUCIGPY CITY OF, KTETF.RMARITZBTmG FJBLJC HEALTH DEPARTMENT To Hi3 Worship the Mayor and. Members of the Council of the City of Pieberraar itzburg. Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the honour to present the Annual Report on the Health and Sanitary Circumstances of the City of Pieternmritz.burg, for the calendar year ipto Qi There was a 25% increavse omr the last year in the incidence of Infectious Disease, due almost entirely to an increase in Non-European Tuberculosis. bliom.ye litis was only a little le prevalent this year than last year, but Diphtheria showed an increased prevalence, for the high the year. I wieh to express my thanks to all members level of efficiency maintained in the Depart of ment the Staff throughout support members In conclusion, I wish to record my appreciation of the readily given to me at all times by the Mayor and Chairman and of the Public Health Committee, and of the cordial co-operation of me various Municipal Heads of Departments. I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, M. Maister mDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH