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(c) Epidemics.—Small-pox began in epidemic form about July 15th and
lasted till December 31st. No actual record of cases was kept but the deaths
were reliably estimated at. over 3,000. Energetic vaccination was carried out
at lixed vaccination centres, the Charitable Dispensary and at the American
Mission Hospital.
One of the brightest features of the epidemic period was the devoted work
done by Dr. Miss Barney of the American Mission. Regardless of heat and
personal fatigue this frail lady worked untiringly by day and night at her public
vaccinations.
(d) Personnel.—Assistant Surgeon A. L. Greenway proceeded on leave on
* June 2nd J'or I months, lie was replaced by Assistant Surgeon R. Easey.
XIV.—American Mission Hospital.
The following is a summary of work done in the Mission Hospital from 1st
November 11)31 to 31st October 1932. (The Mission official year runs between
these two dates.)
Men's Hospital.
Dispensary :—
New cases 4,766
Total treatments . 25,239 25,239
In-patients :—
Medical 32-
Surgical • \ 64
Total 96
Total number of days spent in hospital by 96 patients .. 2,256
Surgical operations 147
Visits to patients in their homes 192
Women’s Hospital.
Dispensary :—
New cases 5,557
Total treatments 28,325
In-patients 75
Surgical operations 146
Obstetrical cases 18
Visits to patients in their homes 246
XV.—Royal Navy.
The following ships of the Royal Navy visited Kuwait during 1932 :—
H. M. S. “ Emerald ” from 10th January to 13th January.
II. hr. S. “ Shorcham ,x from 26th January to 31st January*
11. M. S. “ Shorcham ’* from 8th April to 9th April.
II. M. S. “ Bideford ” from 17th April to 21st April*
II. M. S. “ Fowey 11 from 2nd June to 3rd June.
II. M. S. “ Triad 11 from 2nd July to 5th July.
H. M: S. “ Bideford ” from 9th August to 12tli August.
H. M. S. “ Shoreham ” from 28th August to 30th August.
II. M. S. 44 Triad ” from 21st November to 22nd November.
II. hi, S, 44 Triad ” from 19th December to 20th December*
XVI.—Royal Air Force.
Royal Air Force aircraft visited Kuwait on the following days :—
Flying boats .. 22nd January and 21st November.
Wapitis .. 11th February, 12th September, 3rd October and
24lh November,