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indicates the importance of a more intensive drive to improve the
housing conditions of many of our people, and the relief of overcrowding.
The greater facilities for early diagnosis and improved
methods of treatment, is reflected in the fact that the death rate
from this disease was lower than in previous years. Scabies, which
is still compulsorily notifiable in this area, that shown a further
decline.
I wish to acknowledge the support and encouragement accorded
to me by the Chairmen and Members of Committees, and my
indebtedness to the loyal and efficient staff of the Corporation's
Health Services.
I have the honour to be;
Your obedient Servant,
G. Hamilton Hogben,
Medical Officer of Health.