[Report 1943] / Medical Officer of Health, Derbyshire County Council.

  • Derbyshire (England). County Council.
Date:
1943
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Credit: [Report 1943] / Medical Officer of Health, Derbyshire County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    his report for 1941, tliat it is probably wrong to assume that there is an actual increased incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis. Following the usual custom, reference has not been made to the Civil Defence Casualty Service in the body of the report, for it is a matter to be dealt with discreetly in war-time. It will be generally known in this County that Dr. Ash made a profound study of this Service, and I feel it would be his wish, in view of the many alterations that have taken place, that the personnel be thanked for their unremitting interest and loyalty in a Service which is essentially altruistic in nature. I should like to take this opportunity of making a short reference to the late Dr. Ash’s work in Derbyshire. He was a man who possessed many talents, all of which he used unsparingly. During his nineteen years as your County Medical Officer his main pre- occupation was to foster the public health of Derbyshire, particularly those matters relating to the School Medical Service, Tuberculosis, and Maternity and Child Welfare. There was one matter above all others in which he showed an abiding interest, and that was the care of the limbless. His passing will be lamented as he was a man who possessed unusual charm, humour, ability and kindness. I am. Your obedient Servant, J. B. S. MORGAN, Actmg County Medical Offictr of Health. County Offices, St. Mary's Cate, Derby. December, 1944.