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CHAPTER IX.

NOTES ON THE WORKING OF QUARANTINE ON THE ARAB COAST
OF THE PERSIAN GULF FOR THE YEAR 1937.
Inspection.—The Residency Surgeon visited Bahrain in April, Muscat
in June and Kuwait in May and November.
Epidemics.—There were no epidemics on this Coast during the year.
Buildings.—The Quarantine Stations at all ports are now in good repair.
The buildings in Muscat have been repaired, and in addition to repairs at the
Kuwait station a new isolation ward and outhouses and a Medical Officer’s
office have been erected.
Personnel.—Lieut. R. Holmes, I.M.D., was in charge at Bahrain through­
out the year.
1st Class Assistant Surgeon R. Easey, I.M.D., was in charge at Muscat
until the 19th January, when he was relieved by 1st Class Assistant Surgeon
C. E. Hynes, I.M.D., who held charge until the end of the year.
1st Class Assistant Surgeon A. L. Greenway, I.M.D., was in charge at
Kuwait until he went on leave on the 14th June. He resumed charge on the
14th October and held it until the end of the year. During his absence 3rd
Class Assistant Surgeon C. E. Watts, I.M.D., officiated.
Notification of diseases.—Weekly health reports are received from Karachi
and from the Director-General of Health, Baghdad.
The weekly reports issued by the League of Nations Far Eastern Bureau
are received by courtesy of the Manager, Cable and Wireless, Ltd., Karachi.

J. J. ROONEY, Lieut.-Colonel,
Residency Surgeon.

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