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(c) Investigation of cases of puerperal sepsis or pyrexia.
(d) Treatment of puerperal sepsis or pyrexia in hospital
free of charge.
(e) Visits by Health Visitor after Midwife and Doctor
leave patient.
(f) Consultations at Health Centre by Medical Officer.
(g) Supply of milk free to nursing mothers in necessitous
circumstances.
(h) Investigation of maternal deaths.
For the Children.
(1) Medical attendance for four weeks after birth when Doctor
called in by Midwife.
(2) Visiting by Health Visitors at homes to give advice on
feeding and care of infants.
(3) Infant consultations at Health Centre by Medical Officer.
(4) Treatment of defects in children up to five years of age at
Health Centre:-
(a) Minor ailments.
(b) Teeth.
(c) Enlarged tonsils and adenoids.
(d) Orthopaedic treatment.
(e) External eye disease.
(5) Nursing at home of cases of measles, whooping cough,
ophthalmia neonatorum, etc.
(6) Hospital treatment of severe or complicated cases of
measles.
The summary of the work of the Health Visitors and of the
activities of the Health Centres gives an idea of the extent to which
the Maternity and Child Welfare Services are utilised by the
parents.
Medical Examination of Children 1-5 years.—A special effort
was made during the year to encourage more mothers to bring
their children aged 1 to 5 years for regular medical examination.
Accordingly, a circular letter was sent pointing out to parents the
value of advice in the care of young children and the importance of
early treatment of defects which, if neglected, may lead to disease