RESUMO
The proceedings of a conference organised by students are reported. The present standing of the general practitioner and his need in different societies are equated and the obvious deficiencies are considered. Such themes as maldistribution, service and education are discussed. Resolutions derived from the conference are reported in full.
Assuntos
Medicina de Família e Comunidade , Congressos como Assunto , Atenção à Saúde , Educação Médica , Médicos/estatística & dados numéricos , Atenção Primária à Saúde , Relações Raciais , África do Sul , Estudantes de MedicinaRESUMO
The current cholera epidemic in the RSA began in October 1980 and is part of the seventh pandemic. Initial investigation of the epidemic revealed a virtually closed system of water supply, which explained the distribution of the early cases. The spread of cholera in the RSA is examined and local factors contributing to cholera transmission are discussed. Attempts are being made to prevent cholera from becoming endemic in the RSA and long-term improvements in health facilities in the susceptible areas of the country are being undertaken.