I f t he sol di er coul d be puni shed f or cont r act i ng di sease f r om an unr egi st er ed
woman by stoppoge of pay during stay in hospital and extra guard duty afterwards,
a considerable good effect would result—even in a hill station, where unusual facilities
are at hand for Contracting disease.
In the month of April, As the result of a medical inspection of a regiment; 27
soldiers were found to have disease which they were concealing. They had probably
contributed to the spread of disease amongst the registered women. Preventive
measures were then taken. The country north of cantonments was put out of bounds,
extra regimental pickets ordered, and. the special medical examination continued.
The 92 cases of secondary syphilis recorded were probably relapses. If they
are deducted from the total record, the ratio would fall to 311 .0 per 1,000 of strength.
The native police were active in arresting unregistered women suspected of
causing disease. Of 25 so arrested, 23 were found diseased. Three of these women,.
who were arrested in company with soldiers, were punished by one month's imprison
ment, by a fine of Rs. 20, and a fine of Rs. 5, respectively.
58. The Commissioner of Kumaun remarks that the record shows a great
increase of disease, both amongst soldiers and registered women. This prevalence of
preventable disease calls for serious inquiry. Not so much on account of the result
ing loss of efficiency as regards the soldiers' duties now, but by reason of the ruin to.
constitutions, and even taint upon offspring; which may result in not a few cases.
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59. During the year 1882 a monthly average of 54 women remained on the
register, against 54 in 1881.
The results of the management have been very satisfactory. For the eight
years, 1875-82, the ratios of admissions to hospital for venereal disease, amongst the
European garrison, have been 274, 299, 249, 333, 221, —, 408, and 150 per 1, 000
of daily average strength.
For the year 1880 there was no European garrison at Sitapur, and the lock
hospital was closed.
60. The Medical Officer reports that the charge of the hospital changed hands
three times during the year. The situation of the hospital is convenient ; its accom
modation sufficient.
The weekly returns of disease amongst the soldiers were regularly received, and
they show a marked decrease of disease in 1882 as compared with 1881. Of 64 cases
for the year 23 were admitted in February. In that month one regiment left the
station ; its place being taken by another regiment from England. The 23 cases
were chiefly contracted at Deolali and on the line of march. Disease is also contracted
from unregistered women of the station.
The registered women are always remarkably clean, being carefully and regularly
inspected. Twenty-four unregistered women were arrested by the police for consort
w i t h s o l d i e r s a n d w e r e r e g i s t e r e d . F o u r w e r e f o u n d d i s e a s e d a n d t a k e n i n t o h o s p i t a l .
Fortnightly medical examinations were made, and the matron inspected the women
once or twice a week. One registered woman died from syphilitic ulceration of the
intestines. The Sub-Committee assembled monthly.
61. The Cantonment Magistrate reports that 68 registered women remained at
the beginning of the year, 32 women were registered during the year at their own
request,—total 100. Of this total, 47 remained at the end of the year, so that 53
have to be accounted for. Of these two died ; 15 had their tickets properly cancelled ;
one was sent to jail for theft ; the remaining 35 left without giving notice. One of the
latter has returned for registration in the current year. In regard to the remaining
44 inquiry will be made.
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