At the end of the month there were 167 camps in existence with a total population of 88599 persons, the average number of refugees Ler camp being 458.7. A steady deer number of camps and refri; Central and Northern D been recorded. and may be accounted for by the demand of the landlord in claiming property mercial and domestic month and this practically for all of them. Only two cases of allpox were notified from the total refugee population. The sanitation of several camps still leaves io be desired. blocked ance especially in the Northern area, ing one of the principal causes, me refugees by their carelessness: responsible for tas, In mos. of the eu organized carlos where cleansing squads have been establisuea and work under s supervision, the standard of cleanliness is well main-tined. The medical treatment of refugees kas been working well and tne demand for medical treatment of camps has been 1uuy covered. Close pheline. none being found. Week inspection of all ies, stables.
eral large apartment und other ellings was conducted. 82 adult anopheline being found, five of which sent to the Laboratory. with mple reported. as containing Stagnant water in the of hibernating anopheline was examined and swayed.
Towards the latter part of the month a commencement was made of spraying all places where anopheline larvae were found during the previous year.—Repeated di during the month from 108 accumulations result larvae being found culicine larvae being found aces. Complaints from 1 totalled nine. principally concerning stagnant water and nee. In three of these complaints mosquito larvae were found breeding in the raft water of two apartment buildings and one bank building. Tests to improve the stability of larvicidal emulsions were continued. Large stocks of mosquito fish are now available for issue to the Public for stocking or re-stocking ornamental and other ponds.
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