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It is pleasing to note a drop in the numbers of cases of
Food Poisoning but unfortunately this is offset by an increased
incidence of Dysentery due to Shigella Sonnei. Although mild
in character this disease spreads easily from case to case and is
of great nuisance value to the public. It can be controlled by
drugs but first and foremost prevention in the form of careful
personal hygiene is the best way to control this disease. In
other words the control of this disease is in the hands of the
public themselves.
I would like to thank the Chairman and Members of the
Public Health Committee for their interest and support and
also acknowledge with thanks the friendly co-operation of
my colleagues in the other departments of the Council.
Finally to Mr. F. V. Bell, the Chief Public Health Inspector,
and all members of the Health Department, my sincere thanks
for their most willing and able assistance during the year.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
W. CORMACK,
Medical Officer of Health.