Annual sanitary report of the Province of Assam.

  • Assam
Date:
[1937]
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Credit: Annual sanitary report of the Province of Assam. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    In *Sibsagar district, 147 villages were surveyed. Kala azar is reported to be showing signs of increase in this district specially in Silakuti, Nazira, Dhopabar, Dopdar, Hologuri, Bokota, Kowarpur and Hailchara mauzas. Three Kala azar centres have since been opened and there is a proposal to start a Kala azar Ward in the Golaghat hospital. In the Garo Hills district a treatment centre was opened at Kalaichar during the year under report. 35. A total of 4,692 lepers came under treatment in Leper Asylums and other centres of treatment under the Medical and Public Health Departments ; of these, 911 lepers were treated in leper asylums, wards and colonies. In the Medical Department dispensaries 1,916 out-patients lepers received treatment. The Public Health Department dispensaries treated 1,865 lepers during 1937, in Sylhet 852, in Goalpara 47, in Kamrup 343, in Darrang 301, in Nowgong 310, and in Sibsagar 12. The number of outdoor clinics in the Public Health Department for the treatment of leprosy during the year was 68 against 62 in the preceding year. Sub-Assistant Surgeons of the Public Health Department undertake leprosy surveys in conjunction with Kala azar surveys. No special leprosy survey was undertaken during the year. Assistant Surgeons of the Public Health Department carry on propaganda work with the aid of Magic lantern slides as usual. CHAPTRR IV EPIDEMIOLOGY 36. The number of deaths from cholera during the last 10 years was at follows :— 1927 1928 - 1929 1930 1931 1932 1°33 1934 1935 1936 1937 15,392 6,915 7,765 6,332 5,523 4,971 5,508 1,904 7,436 3,816 5,440 The increase of cholera mortality in 1937 was due to an increase of the disease in the district of Sylhet. In this district 4,371 persons died from cholera against 2,047 in the preceding year. At first the outbreak was of a sporadic nature but later it assumed an epidemic form owing to the scarcity of drinking water. Delay in reporting the outbreaks also helped in permitting the outbreak to become widespread. In other districts only sporadic cases occurred. CHAPTER V FAIRS AND FESTIVALS 37. In the Cachar district.—Two fairs—Sidheswar and Bhuban Hill Melas— were held as usual during the year. The former which lasted for a fortnight was attended by 10,000 people. The latter lasted for 3 days and 4,500 peop'e attended. Both the melas were attended by a Sub-Assistant Surgeon of the Public Health Department and two disinfectant carriers. The sanitary arrangements were satisfactory in both the melas. In the Goalpara district.—A large gathering of pilgrims took place at Dhubri for a day for the Brahmaputra snan (Bathing festival) on the Astami day. Between 5,000 to 8,000 people were present. Suitable sanitary arrangements were made by the Dhubri Municipal Board. A Medical camp was stationed in the mela ground and the Health Officer was detailed to look after sanitary arrangements and to render medical aid if necessary. Temporary latrines were constructed and arrangements were made for the supply of piped water for the whole day.
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