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CHAP. II. HEALTH BAHREIN.
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6. Health. —Incidence of diseases in Bahrein—
(1) Malaria.
(2) Eye.
(3) Digestive diseases.
(4) Diseases of respiratory organs.
The Spring and Autumn of the year are unhealthy
seasons in Bahrein. During these months Malaria, dis
eases of respiratory organs, Diarrhoea and Dysentery are
generally more common than during the Summer and
Winter.
Malaria .—Malaria is now far more prevalent than
formerly. This may be due to the numbers of artesian
wells that have recently been bored in and around the
larger towns.
In 1930 35 deaths occurred at Galali from Malaria in
less than a month.
Venereal Diseases.—These diseases are very prevalent.
Leprosy. —Five or six cases come under notice yearly.
Dysentery. —This disease is common. Both types occur.
Probably spread by lack of sanitation.
pi a n U e. —A very severe epidemic started on 6th Janu
ary, 1924, and continued until August of the same year.
Small -pox.—An epidemic raged in 1928. Vaccination
has been tried on a large scale, but the local inhabitants
are just beginning to offer themselves for vaccination.
Cholera. —Bahrein has been free from Cholera for the
last fifteen years.
Hospitals. —Victoria Memorial Hospital—Twelve beds.
Not equipped for European patients. Non-dieting.
Mason Memorial Hospital-Fifty beds. Can accom
modate one or two European patients. Wdietmg.
Women's Hospital—Twenty beds.
The Victoria Memorial Hospital is attached to the
Political Agency and ^ ^^ ^ ^^o 3Ts
QiTarantine 11 Medical Officer for the Bahrein Government.
The Mason Memorial Hospital (for men) and the
Women's Hospital are supported by the American Mission,