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Lave found from experience that left to themselves the
parents do little to remedy the condition; and it is only by
personally impressing upon the mothers the treatment to be
adopted and continual supervision that a satisfactory result
has been obtained. There is no doubt that the constant
following up of these cases has resulted in the children returning
to school months sooner than would otherwise be the case.
During the year 55 cases have come under my personal
ca.re, and I have little doubt there were others that escaped
observation. On the other hand several oases were seen by
the parents own medical adviser.
I am sorry to say that the disease does not appear to
show signs of abatement, but I am in hopes that with an
additional effort on the part of the Teachers and School
Medical Officers, and the help of the medical profession
generally, the disease may soon be exterminated.
I feel that to a very large extent the help of a School
Nurse in finding out all such cases and bringing them to the
notice of the School Medical Officers would do more than
anything to eradicate this extremely troublesome disease.
In conclusion, my thanks are again due to the Teachers,
Attendance Officers and Secretary for their kind assistance
during the year.
I have the honour to be,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
F. W. ANDREW, m.r.c.s., l.r.c.p.
suervising School Medical Officer.