29 Die In Dysentery Out

Break In Fiji

From Our Own Correspondent.

Suva, May 2.

THE recent outbreak of dysentery in certain parts of Fiji, which gave rise to some alarm, is definitely on the wane. The total number of cases throughout the Colony for the months of January, February, and March was 569. There were 29 deaths.

The outbreak was worst in Navua and Namosi, this area alone accounting for 158 cases and 10 deaths. Stringent pre cautions were taken to prevent a spread of the disease. A temporary hospital was established at Navua under the charge of Dr. Dovi, and this establishment did good work in checking the epidemic.

Native and Indian medical practitioners have scoured the district to mop up all possible sources of infection and their efforts have met with good results.

Mr. Jack Dunwoodie, manager of Bowden Pearling Co., Torres Strait, who has experienced ill-health during the past few months, arrived in Aus tralia in May to seek medical attention.