Detail Programme of rural public health: Vanga Hospital, Republic of Zaire. Bibliografi Author: Fountain, D.E. Bahasa: (EN )     Penerbit: Contact     Tempat Terbit: Geneva    Tahun Terbit: 1973     Jenis: Article Ketersediaan Perpustakaan Pusat (Semanggi) Nomor Panggil: SALUS 01046 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada     Lihat Detail Induk Abstract In 1969, the Department of Public Health, Vanga Hospital, Republic of Zaire, was created in response to a long-recognized need for public health in this region. Preventable diseases (intestinal helminths, malaria, malnutrition, tuberculosis, measles, tetanus, poliomyelitis)had been responsible for half the pediatric admissions and were prevalent among the adult population. The various programmes undertaken by the department are described: rural sanitation via health education; mass worm cure; family health through monthly family health clinics; malaria treatment; nutrition education; and tuberculosis control. The support of village chiefs and elders was enlisted through seminars conducted by medical and church leaders, and thus the villagers have been motivated by their own leaders. The programmes have had encouraging results in the 80 villages where they have been implemented. The number of hospital admissions has been reduced, general health has improved, and, most important, a genuine desire for better health has developed among the people. Statistical evaluation of results is needed and is currently being undertaken by three Peace Corps volunteers. Overseas support presently pays for about 40 of operating costs; patients are charged small amounts for services and packaged medicines. The department hopes to make the programme self-supporting in the future. Opini Anda Klik untuk menuliskan opini Anda tentang koleksi ini! Lihat Sejarah Pengadaan  Konversi Metadata   Kembali

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