Tropical Metabolic Research Unit (MRU) children ward

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Title

Tropical Metabolic Research Unit (MRU) children ward

Description

"Nurse Leila Martin of the Tropical Metabolic Research Unit [TMRU] feeding specially prepared formula to children on the ward. Children admitted to the TMRU are examined to determine the cause of their malnutrition and given special diets to treat the condition."

Subject

Children - Jamaica; Nutrition disorders in children - Jamaica; Children - Nutrition - Jamaica; Child health services - Jamaica

Creator

Daily News

Date

Apr-1980

Source

NLJ Photograph Collection IN: Daily News Collection - Children - Ja.

Identifier

D0013547

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Format

JPEG

Type

Photograph

Citation

Daily News, “Tropical Metabolic Research Unit (MRU) children ward,” National Library of Jamaica Digital Collection , accessed November 3, 2026, https://nljdigital.nlj.gov.jm/items/show/13131.