Report of the Medical Officer of Health on the public health and sanitary circumstances of Johannesburg.

  • Johannesburg (South Africa)
Date:
[1938]
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Credit: Report of the Medical Officer of Health on the public health and sanitary circumstances of Johannesburg. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Report of the Medical Officer of Health, 1937—1938. Public Health Department, Escom House, Johannesburg, May, 1989. To His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Councillor J. J. Page) and City Councillors of the City of Johannesburg. Gentlemen, I have the honour to present herewith my report of the health conditions of Johannesburg for the year 1937-38. It is a pleasure to be able to record that the work of all members, professional, clerical and technical, of your Public Health Department has maintained the high level befitting the largest city in the Union of South Africa. Personally and officially I desire to acknowledge their valued assistance, often in difficult situations, and their loyalty both to the Council which they serve and to myself. A major event during the year was the formulation and compilation of a scheme now known as the “ Western Areas Scheme,” designed for the rehousing of both Europeans and non-Europeans resident in the Western Suburbs. A detailed record for the year of inspections, etc., undertaken by the inspectorate staff is submitted on page 47. I also desire to express my thanks in particular to the occupant of the Mayoral Chair during 1937-38 (Councillor J. S. Potheringham), and to the Chairman and Members of the Public Health Committee who extended to me kindly assistance and courtesy, and to all other Heads and Sub-Heads of Departments for their willing co-operation and assistance. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, A. J. MILNE, Medical Officer of Health.