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Far Eastern Association of Tropical Medicine
258
_FAR E A S T E R N
ASSOCIATION
OF T R O P I C A L
MEDICINE.
At the fourth Congress of the F a r Eastern Association of Tropical Medicine, which was held at Weltevreden, Java, in August, 1921, a proposal was made on behalf of the Governments of the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States by their delegate, Dr. A. E. HoaN, that the next Congress of the Association be held in Malaya. The laws of the Association provide that the meetings shall be held every two years, and as the proposal was accepted, the Congress will meet in Malaya in 1923. Dr. A. E. H o r n was chosen President for the forthcoming session. Drs. A. L. HooPs and R. DOWDEN were elected as Vice-Presidents for the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States, and Dr. J. W. SCHARFF aS Honorary Secretary for Malaya. On the 21st April, 1922, a meeting was held to elect Committees for the organisation of the Congress. Subsequently other meetings were held, and definite schemes were prepared for the management of Congress. It has been decided to hold the meeting from September 3rd to 17th. The first week of this period will be devoted to scientific discussions, and the following week to excursions to points of medical and sanitary interest throughout l~Ialay~. The Governments of the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States have reeognised the important functions of this Association, and are contributing a considerable sum towards the expenses. The object of this Association is to promote the science and art of tropical medicine in the F a r East. F o r this purpose the Association endeavours to unite into one compact organisation the medical profession of the F a r East for the growth and diffusion of medical knowledge ; to promote friendly international intercourse among physicians ; to elevate the standard of medical education ; to enlighten and direct public opinion in regard to the problems of hygiene ; to form habits which may conduce
FAR EASTERN
ASSOCIATION
OF T R O P I C A L
MEDICINE.
259
tO the prevention of disease among the native population ; and to present to the world the results of such scientific observations. The membership of this Association consists of the members of all duly constituted, regularly organised medical societies within the field of this organisation, and all medical officials in the civil, military, naval, or other organised services of Governments within their territories. It is requested that those who wish to submit papers will communicate with the Honorary Secretary as soon as possible.
_FAR E A S T E R N
ASSOCIATION
OF T R O P I C A L
MEDICINE.
At the fourth Congress of the F a r Eastern Association of Tropical Medicine, which was held at Weltevreden, Java, in August, 1921, a proposal was made on behalf of the Governments of the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States by their delegate, Dr. A. E. HoaN, that the next Congress of the Association be held in Malaya. The laws of the Association provide that the meetings shall be held every two years, and as the proposal was accepted, the Congress will meet in Malaya in 1923. Dr. A. E. H o r n was chosen President for the forthcoming session. Drs. A. L. HooPs and R. DOWDEN were elected as Vice-Presidents for the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States, and Dr. J. W. SCHARFF aS Honorary Secretary for Malaya. On the 21st April, 1922, a meeting was held to elect Committees for the organisation of the Congress. Subsequently other meetings were held, and definite schemes were prepared for the management of Congress. It has been decided to hold the meeting from September 3rd to 17th. The first week of this period will be devoted to scientific discussions, and the following week to excursions to points of medical and sanitary interest throughout l~Ialay~. The Governments of the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States have reeognised the important functions of this Association, and are contributing a considerable sum towards the expenses. The object of this Association is to promote the science and art of tropical medicine in the F a r East. F o r this purpose the Association endeavours to unite into one compact organisation the medical profession of the F a r East for the growth and diffusion of medical knowledge ; to promote friendly international intercourse among physicians ; to elevate the standard of medical education ; to enlighten and direct public opinion in regard to the problems of hygiene ; to form habits which may conduce
FAR EASTERN
ASSOCIATION
OF T R O P I C A L
MEDICINE.
259
tO the prevention of disease among the native population ; and to present to the world the results of such scientific observations. The membership of this Association consists of the members of all duly constituted, regularly organised medical societies within the field of this organisation, and all medical officials in the civil, military, naval, or other organised services of Governments within their territories. It is requested that those who wish to submit papers will communicate with the Honorary Secretary as soon as possible.