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'File 2/7 III Anti-malaria measures' [‎29r] (58/569)

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The record is made up of 1 file (282 folios). It was created in 23 Jan 1939-20 Oct 1947. It was written in English and Arabic. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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The meeting opened with a brief statement by the Politi
cal Agent of the need for anti-malarial measures in Bahrain*
It was explained that the malaria expert from India had found
a very high percentage of malaria infection in Bahrain, partic
ularly in Manama and that statistics taken in the schools showed
as much as 60^ prevalence • This must obviously have a serious
effect on the physique and well being of the whole population.
The expert stated that it should be possible to eradicate malaria
altogether in these islands so it was clearly necessary to take
energetic steps to that end, on the lines which he had suggested
in his report. It would, however, be necessary for everyone,
rich and poor, to coroperate if the effect was to be successful.
2. Prom every point of view it seemed necessary to begin
operations in Manama. Malaria is carried by a particular type
of mosquitoe and that mosquitoe breeds chiefly in shallow wells
in compounds, in stagnant water in swamps, and in irrigation
ditches and drains in the gardens in and around the municipal
area. The action to be taken in regard to these three types
of breeding places was then discussed.
3. Shallow wells in compounds, (galeeb).
(a) Practically every house and barasti in Manama has one
of these wells, the water is used for bathing and washing
clothes and cooking utensils, etc. The malaria expert has
stated definitly that for the prevention of malaria all these
shallow wells must be filled in. (It was decided at this
stage that the expert’s detailed recommendations both for
temporary and permanent control, should be translated into
Arabic for the use of members of thhecommittee, Baladiya^
and Schools).
(b) It was recognised that if these shallow wells were
to be elimated an alternative water supply must be provided.
This could be done by piping water from existing artesian
wells (in the municipal limits) to each section or district
of the

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The file contains correspondence regarding measures against malaria in Bahrain and reports of meetings of the Anti Malaria Committee. The file also includes correspondence regarding a Malaria Survey of Bahrain and a list of Artesian wells in Manamah (ff 46-48).

The principal correspondents are the Medical Department of the Government of Bahrain, the Malaria Institute of India, the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain, and the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Bahrain.

The file contains several documents in Arabic with English translation: notices from the Government of Bahrain, signed by the Ruler of Bahrain, Shaikh Ḥamad bin ‘Īsa Āl Khalīfah, and some leaflets.

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1 file (282 folios)
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The papers in the file are arranged chronologically. There are file notes at the end, on folios 247-283. The notes are arranged chronologically and refer to documents within the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 284; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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