Dr. F, P. Vu referred to the contrast that was to be noted by every observant individual between the situation in the Chinese territory, ind that which ruled in the International Settlement. He dig not} wonder that foreigners referred to health conditions in the Chiness territory as being "like a sick person'
Dr. W. S. New Inid emphasis on. the matter of the registration of medical practitioners at the hands of the newly created department, for the better control of health in the community. This point was further referred to by Mr. J. Vu, who dwelt on the importance of this step. He was followed by Mr.' Ping Ssu lec, who, in tracing the efforts which had been made in the past towards the establishment of such a Health Department, indicated that the present success was due to the work of Dr. V. K. Ting. On former occasions there had been less support from authority than was needed to bring about such a desirable end.
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