Arthur MacNalty

Sir Arthur Salusbury MacNalty
Born	1880 London, England
Died	1969 London, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Physician, Civil Servant, Author
Known for	Chief Medical Officer of the United Kingdom

Sir Arthur Salusbury MacNalty (1880–1969) was a prominent British physician and civil servant who served as the Chief Medical Officer of the United Kingdom from 1935 to 1941. He was known for his contributions to public health and his role in the medical administration during a critical period that included the early years of World War II.

Early Life and Education

Arthur MacNalty was born in London in 1880. He pursued his medical education at University College London and later at the University of Edinburgh, where he earned his medical degree. His early career was marked by a strong interest in public health and medical administration.

Career

Medical Officer

MacNalty began his career as a medical officer in various capacities, gaining experience in public health and medical administration. His work in these roles laid the foundation for his later contributions as a senior medical official.

Chief Medical Officer

In 1935, MacNalty was appointed as the Chief Medical Officer of the United Kingdom, a position he held until 1941. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing public health policy and medical services in the UK. His leadership was particularly significant during the early years of World War II, when he had to address the challenges posed by wartime conditions on public health.

Contributions to Public Health

MacNalty was instrumental in developing strategies to manage the health impacts of wartime conditions, including the evacuation of children from urban areas, the management of infectious diseases, and the maintenance of nutritional standards during food rationing. His work helped to mitigate the health impacts of the war on the civilian population.

Publications

MacNalty was also a prolific author, contributing to medical literature and public health policy. He wrote extensively on topics related to public health, medical history, and the organization of medical services.

Honors and Legacy

In recognition of his services, MacNalty was knighted, becoming Sir Arthur Salusbury MacNalty. His contributions to public health and medical administration have been recognized as significant in shaping modern public health policies in the UK.

Also see

• Chief Medical Officer (United Kingdom)
• Public health in the United Kingdom
• World War II and public health
• University College London
• University of Edinburgh