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There have been a number of Small-pox Contacts from
overseas notified, all of which were kept under observation
for a period of fourteen days from the last date of contact.
In this connection, 324 home visits were made.
In addition there have been several Typhus Contacts
and a few cases of Malaria all from overseas which have been
visited and revisited for varying periods.
DISINFESTATION OF PREMISES.
D.D.T Insecticide is now used in all cases. With few
exceptions we have not had to deal with any heavily infested
houses. Much of our work has been done on preventive rather
than remedial linos. The absence of continuous hot weather
tends to reduce the bug problem and the use of an insecticide
which continues lethal over a period of months should
favourably improve conditions.
In connection with the Pre-Fabs, we have had many cases
of infestation by ants, the source being from outside and
the surrounding site.
The separation of the work relative to Council Housing
is difficult as we have to deal with so much property that
has been requisitioned by the Council for Re-housing.
EDUCATIONAL.
Facilities have been given to various Training Centres
for Public Health Students and demonstrations relative to
the work of the Station given at frequent intervals. 254
Students have attended during the year.
It is interesting to record that on the 12th. April,
1946, we received a visit from Dr. Reali Tewfik, Sousha
Pasha, representing the Egyptian Government accompanied by
a Liaison Officer appointed by the Ministry of Health of
the British Government. The Chairmen of the Public Health
Committee and the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee
with the Medical Officer of Health were also in attendance.