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Prevalence of Jigger-flea [Tunga] in Africa, and suggestions for the treatment of, and precautions against, this pest
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pp 261-73. Despatch from the Secretary of State, forwarding reports received from Mozambique, the Somali Coast Protectorate, Beira, and Zanzibar regarding the Jigger-flea [Tunga or pulex penetrans].
Proposal to prepare a list of medical practitioners residing in Bengal who are possessed of genuine medical qualifications in the European system of medicine
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pp 71-87. Government of Bengal forward details of the proposal, plus a sample list of names.
Remarks on the Lunatic Asylums Reports for the year 1898; discussion of the confinement of patients in solitary cells in the asylum at Agra
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pp 187-237. Remarks and resolutions of the various Presidency and Provincial Governments on the annual reports for asylums within their jurisdiction; plus note by the Director General, Indian Medical Service, on the working of Indian asylums for the year 1898.
Supply to the Imperial Cancer Research Fund of data regarding the occurrence of cancer in natives of India
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pp 321-37. Government of India forward memo by the Imperial Cancer Research Fund requesting that cancer specimens and related data be sent to London; plus correspondence regarding the transmission of specimens, and the supply of adequate packaging.
Proposal to open certain civil medical appointments to men outside the Indian Medical Service, with a view to promote the growth of an independent medical profession in India
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pp 1185-93. Secretary of State forwards for the information of the Government of India a proposal by S K Mullick MD that civil appointments in India be opened beyond the Indian Medical Service. With reply from the Government of India regarding proposals to open civil positions to graduates from I...
Proposed establishment of a Pasteur Institute in Burma and the requirements of the province in the way of laboratory accomodation and staff
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pp 911-40. Correspondence between the Governments of India and Burma regarding the proposed Pasteur Institute, including details of the proposed gazetted and subordinate establishments. Orders thereon from the Secretary of State.
Restriction of the growth of the Indian Medical Service for the purpose of promoting the growth of an independent medical profession in India
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pp 1405-1674. Reports, statements, and extensive correspondence regarding: Restriction of growth of the Indian Medical Service for the purpose of promoting the growth of an independent medical profession in India Question of the limitation or reduction of the civil cadre of the Indian Medical Se...