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Nine cases only of food poisoning were notified. These were
isolated cases infected in their own homes and, in most cases, caused
by the faulty storage of food. This is a good record when one takes
into account the very large numbers of meals served daily in public
restaurants.
The diphtheria immunization campaign was continued; every
thing possible being done to persuade parents to have their children
protected.
The percentage of children immunized is very high in this district.
Not a single case of diphtheria was notified during this year.
Vaccination against smallpox has been undertaken by private
doctors and at the local clinics since the National Health Service Act
came into operation. Approximately, 64% of our babies were vaccinated
under these arrangements. Although this figure cannot be
considered satisfactory it is much higher than in most other parts of
the country.
The number of notifications of tuberculosis increased from 42
to 61 but the death rate decreased from 0.47 to 0.38 per thousand
population. Too much significance should not be placed on these
figures which are comparatively small.
Good facilities exist for the diagnosis, treatment and after care
of patients, and facilities for admisions to hospital or sanatorium are
improving.