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APPENDIX II.
Report 011 the working of Quarantine on the Arab coast of the Persian Gulf for the year
1933.
Inspection.—The Residency Surgeon visited Kuwait in March, and Bahrain and
Muscat in August.
Epidemic.—There was an epidemic of sraall-pox at Muscat in May and Juno but it was
never severe. Vaccinations were carried out and the spread was controlled.
Iluildings.—No change.
Personnel.—Major D. L. Mackay, I.M.D., was in charge at Muscat from 1st January
until the 2nd May and from the 2nd November until the end of the year. During his
absence on leave his duties were performed by Dr. Yemkanraardi.
First’Class Assistant Surgeon R. Holmes, I.M.D., was in charge at Bahrain for the
whole year.
First Class Assistant Surgeon A. L. Greenway, I.M.D., was in charge at Kuwait for
the whole year.
Notification of Diseases.—Weekly health reports were received from the Port Health
authorities of Karachi. Monthly reports were received from BasTah and occasional
reports, when necessary, from Bombay. On the outbreak of quarantinable diseases
reports are received from these authorities by telegram. By the courtesy of the Manager
pf the Imperial and International Communications, Ltd., Karachi, weekly epidemiological
telegrams from the League of Nations fur Eastern Bureau, Singapore are received.

J. J. ROONEY, Major, I.M.S.,
Residency Surgeon and Chief Quarantine Medical Officer,
Arab Coast.