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YELLOW FEVER.
There has been a severe outbreak of this disease in Mexico—at Linares,
Monterey and Vera Cruz, where two British ships became infected.
Other outbreaks have occurred in Brazil, Panama, Costa Rica, Venezuela,
and Ecuador.
Only three cases are reported during the year from the West Coast of
Africa.
No cases have been reported on any vessel arriving in the Port of London.
CHOLERA.
There has been no outbreak of Cholera in Europe during the past year.
The disease has, however, existed in Syria and Palestine.
It is possible that the extension of the disease to Europe has been prevented
by adverse climatic conditions.
It must, however, be recognised that with Cholera lying dormant in the
Eastern Levant, a danger threatens Europe, and therefore during the ensuingsummer
months every precaution will be necessary in the direction of medical
inspection of vessels on arrival in this country.
The following is a brief summary of the cases reported during 1903 :—
The s.s. "Royal" arrived on the 30th January, and reported five cases of
Cholera during the voyage, between Alexandria and Malta.
On arrival at Malta the forecastle and all living rooms were disinfected,
and all infected beds, bedding and clothing destroyed by burning.
After leaving Malta all on board enjoyed good health. A medical man
was shipped there and brought to London.
On arrival at G-ravesend all were found well on inspection; their names
and addresses were taken and notified in the usual manner. The vessel laid
at Gravesend for 24 hours, and then proceeded to dock, all being well. She
was kept under observation during her stay in London, and no further
sickness occurred.
After discharging her cargo in London the vessel sailed for Barry, the
Medical Officer of Health there being notified of the departure from London.
All the facts were reported to the Local Government Board, in accordance
with the Regulations relating to Cholera.