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There were 82 cases of dysentery notified and in relation to the
school population this figure can be considered satisfactory.
Other infectious diseases notified do not call for any special
comment.
Dentistry
The Principal School Dental Officer, in his own contribution to
this report, has mentioned the difficulties in the recruitment of dental
officers, but considerable progress has been made in bringing the
dental premises up to the highest standards in terms of equipment.
It is pleasant to have the opportunity of paying tribute to the
valuable work of the local Care Committee and of recording the help
and support which we receive from Miss Comber and her staff. I am
grateful also to the Divisional Education Officer, Mr. W. A. Pattison,
his Deputy, Mr. C. L. Curtis, and all the local head teachers and
staff for their kindness and consideration to the Department. The
efficient running of the School Health Service is due entirely to the
efforts of a skilled and knowledgeable staff and, in expressing my
indebtedness to them, I would mention in particular my Deputy,
Dr. M. E. Watts, and the Principal Medical Officer, Dr. C. C. A.
Jansz, who by their untiring efforts have lightened immeasurably the
task of supervising this service.
John Kerr Brown,
Principal School Medical Officer.
(See page 149 for the Council's Scheme for the Co-ordination of the Education and
Health and Welfare Services in respect of Handicapped Children and Young People).