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TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I beg to present herewith a report on the work of the Public
Health Department for 1945.
Vital Statistics and Infectious Disease incidence and rates were
again good, particularly in regard to Diphtheria, with only 16
confirmed cases and again no death. 2,281 children were protected
against Diphtheria during the year.
The various clinic services were fully used, with nearly 10,000
treatments at the Foot Clinic, over 2,000 at the Women's Clinic
and over 4,000 at the Skin Clinic. The Municipal Dental Clinic
made good progress. A domestic help scheme was commenced
during the year.
Schemes were approved for improvement to the Infectious
Diseases Hospital Kitchen and Laundry. Staff shortage caused
considerable anxiety.
Many changes of Staff occurred, notably the retirement due to
ill health of Mr. M. E. Duncan, your Chief Sanitary Inspector for
24 years after serving as a District Inspector for 10 years. Your
Council decided to award Mr. Duncan a testimonial under seal.
Again I have to record your consideration and the good work
of the Staff.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
A, T. W. POWELL,
Medical Officer of Health.