Annual report of the Sarawak Government Medical Department.

  • Sarawak. Medical Department.
Date:
[1924]
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Credit: Annual report of the Sarawak Government Medical Department. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Professor Harrison-Smith has again signified his enthusiastic interest in the welfare of the people in the Baram river by doubling his previous “Grant.” We are indeed greatly indebted to him for the substantial proof of his philantbrophy. In connection with this scheme an additional dresser is stationed at Baram. His duties are exclusively devoted to the object of the Fund. During the years 415 cases were treated and 296 N.A.B. injections given. The following death occurred among the European community during the year:— Miri ... Adult ... Smallpox ' There were five births during the year, of which four occurred at Miri and one at Sibu. 2.—Staff. A.—Medical Staff foe 1924. Office. Principal Medical Officer Pathologist Chief Assistant Medical Officer Divisional Medical Officer Name. E. M. Marjoribanks E. J. Eh Sueur J. L. Farquharson J. G. Reed Office. Matron Acting Matron Asiatic Nurses Office. Head Dispenser Assistant Head Dispenser Assistant Dispensers Office. Assistant Surgeon Do. Laboratory Assistant Dressers Apprentice Dressers Office. Chief Clerk, Store-keeper, and Cashier Clerks B.—Nursing Staff. Name. Miss M. Tait Miss M. Grant ... Three C.—Dispensary Staff. Name. Hon Chon Vong Dim Soon ... Two D.—Dressers. Name. N. Cband ... ... Tan Sim Poll P. Uzaraga Twenty-six Two E —Clerical Staff. Name. G. Samy ... Five Remarks. Appointed 22/12/24 Remarks. On sick leave with full pay April to November April to November Remurks. Remarks. 2 Dressers discharged 1 Dresser resigned 1 Dresser died 3 Dressers engaged 2 Probationary dressers engaged 1 Dresser transferred to another department Remarks. 1 temporary clerk engaged 3.— Buildings. No construction work worthy of uote has taken place during the year in Kuching. Our attention has been focussed on the New General Hospital. A site has been pur¬ chased. It lies on the Rock Road a mile and a half from the town, and is an extensive, well- drained, undulating tract of land 43 feet above sea level. Roads border it on three sides and the railway passes through the southern boundary. Accessibility, and hygienic surroundings help to make it a most desirable situation. The plans have since been drawn up. Based on modern principles, they provide generous accommodation for the various peoples of this country. A small Hospital of 12 beds has been sanctioned for the Fifth Division and will be erected at Limbang. 4.— European Hospital and Annex. During the year 34 patients were admitted. Two remaining at the end of the year. Diseases worthy of note were as follows :— Appendicitis* 2, Renal Calculis 3, Malaria 3, Enteric Fever 1, Cystitis 1, Carbuncle* 1, Rodent Ulcer* 1, Amoebic Dysentery 2, Fracture Clavicle 1, Cyst* 1. N.B.—Those cases marked * required operative treatment.