English Translation

the textile and leather shortages are no longer carried out in time, resulting in another source of disease. However, the cause of the general deterioration of the health status of the camp inmates in November 19942 and the occurrence of epidemic diseases is primarily to be seen in the fact that the gypsies have a congenital tendency to be unclean and, despite constant medical supervision, disregarded the health precautions ordered. 12. In 1943 the first 5 abdominal typhoid cases were placed fesbge, I immediately ordered the necessary sanitary measures in particular to carry out protection vaccinations. In addition, the ep demische autocolonne was sent to the camp and 3 occupational hospitals were placed inside. The camp commander was replaced by a more nourished force. These measures could not be prevented either, since on the 23rd l943 spot typhus was found at a morgue opening. In order to prevent the spreading of this disease, which is transmitted by lice, into the population, I then initiated the hermetic closure of the la- ger from the outside world. A specialist from the Bulowka hospital and another doctor were seconded to the camp to carry out the sanitary measures and support the camp doctor. 59719