The aim of this study is to map the chronological achievements of public health, supported by the outlining and discussion of emerging themes.SUBJECTS AND
METHODS:
A retrospective analysis was doneof data from the published population and vital statisticsreports of the Central Statistical Office for the period19532006, as well as all available published reports of the Ministry of Health. Data were also collected from the published reports of the Registrar General for the period 194452.
While much has been achieved over the past 100 years, many challenges lie ahead. Hence a highly trained and skilled public healthworkforce is required to confront a changing healthcare landscape, epidemics and rising expectations to address key determinants of health.