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The staff of vaccinators is eight, and if each of these men did a proper
amount of work, 16,000 should be the figures secured ; and these will be secured
next year, as there will be no calls on the men, except the prosecution of their
own work.
The Civil Surgeon reports very favourably of Mahomed Newaz, who finished
his Census work in six days and vaccinated 1,828 children ; the percentage of
success being as much as 99.
Two men grossly neglected their work, doing only 865 and 703 respectively;
and two others performed it in a perfunctory manner.
Chhindwara also exhibits a decrease in its work, amounting to 1,664. The
explanation of the Civil Surgeon as to this is given in another place.
Notwithstanding the reduced figures this district stands 8th on the list as to
the average work of vaccinators, which comes to 1,818 for each of the seven
vaccinators. The percentage as ascertained by the Civil Surgeon is 86.87.
The highest figures reached by one vaccinator during the season was 2,462,
and the lowest 1,413. Chhindwara should show at least 14,000 annually.
The Civil Surgeon reports favourably on the whole of his establishment,
although he found careless work occasionally on the part of those from whom he
expected better things.
19 Seoni.—The decrease here is considerable (4,379), the figures for the
past season being 12,973 against 17,352 in the previous one. The cause of the
decrease is mentioned further on. The average work done is 1,609 which places
Seoni 11th on the list. The percentage of success is 89 03. The Civil Surgeon
does not report favourably of one of his staff whom he recommends for reduction.
Balaghat shows a slight increase (501), the figures rising from 8,773 to
9,274. This amount of work was accomplished by a limited establishment of 4
vaccinators and one Native Superintendent who, however, were not withdrawn
for any extraneous work. The average number attained is 2,253 which places
this district 2nd on the list The percentage of success is remarkable, being
given by the Civil Surgeon as 100.00.
The Civil Surgeon reports favourably of the conduct and qualifications of
his staff.
Bhandara shows an increase of 2,735, and the total number vaccinated came
to 19,276 The staff of workers is 10, and the average attained by each is 1,864.
This district stands therefore 7th on the list. The largest number vaccinated by
one man was 3,034, and the lowest 837. These figures are most praiseworthy,
and are a proof that vaccination is well superintended at Bhandara. The per-
centage of success comes to 93.49 as ascertained by the Civil Surgeon. He
reports very highly on the conduct of the vaccinators who seemed to vie with
each other in the amount of work done.
20. Nagpur.—Although this district exhibits the highest increase of any
district, the figures being 4,964, yet the average attained by each worker is
1,704, so that it stands only 10th on the list. With the staff of vaccinators, 16 in
number, a much larger amount of work should have been attained, at least
32,000, whereas it actually reached only 27,269.
The Deputy Superintendent proposes a reduction of establishment which
is the best means to ensure a better out-turn of work.
The largest number done by one man is 3,181; 3,106 of which were successful,
and the lowest to 1,514; 1,407 being successful.
The Deputy Superintendent reports favourably of most of his staff, but
idleness on the part of one made it necessary to make a change in the middle of
the working season.
A percentage of success of 86.63 is reported by the Deputy Superintendent.
Wardha exhibits an increase of 2,993, representing a rise from 12,766
to 15,759. This is very commendable. The Civil Surgeon, however, does not
seem to have had his staff called off for other duties. The average done by
each worker is 1,900, which gives the 6th position to this district.
The percentage of success as ascertained by the Civil Surgeon was 90.52.
The conduct and qualifications of the vaccinators are reported upon favour-
ably, except in one instance, a vaccinator who had borne a good character, simply
to save himself trouble, made incorrect entries as to results.