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in the immediate confines of the garrisons or camps.Camps,or more perma 
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nent stations,should be located as far as possible from swamps or marsh 
es,and the tents or houses should be raised as high as possible above 
the ground.These means of prevention,with the prophylactic use of qui¬ 
nine in certain cases,are those principally used in this Brigade. 
43. There have been very few cases of malingering,only two having 
been brought to my notice. 
44. There is no record of any marriages in this 3rigade during the time 
covered by this report. 
45. There are 20 commissioned Medical Officers,14 Contract Surgeons 
and three contract Dental Surgeon in the Brigade. 
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No complaint has been made of any Medical Officer or Contract Sur¬ 
geon having failed to perform,in a satisfactory manner.all duties re¬ 
quired of him. .. , • 
46. The supply of medicines has been abundant and usually of good 
quality. 
47. Dry earth closetd are used throughout this Brigade,and all wastes 
are dumped into a running stream,the sen,or buried or burned. 
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48. A number of suitable periodicals are subscribed for out of allott- 
ments of the Hospital Fund,in a number of the Hospitals. 
49. All garrisions are thoMrghly policed daily. 
50. There are no Post Exchanges in the Brigade. 
51. Punishments are limited to forfeiture of pay and confinement. 
52. Buildings of different verities are rented for officers. 
Owing to the temporary condition of the garrisdns no recomend— 
ations are deemed necessary. 
53. Rations have been abundant with the exception of fresh meat and 
fresh vegatables,which cannot be furnished to some of the posts regu— 
