South Africa to restrict smoking and alcohol consumption. Minister for long-term health care appointed in Ontario, Canada. UN discourages women infected with HIV from breast-feeding. WHO chief sets tone and agenda for the Organization. Medical Schools to increase their enrolment in Great Britain.
Life expectancy declines in Russia.
More funds for health care in Great Britain. Inhaled corticosteroid use and cataract extraction. No new cases of guineaworm infestation has been reported in India since August 1996, suggesting that disease may have been completely eradicated in India. Until recently guineaworm infestation was a problem in India, with nearly 40,000 reported in 1984 when the present National Guineaworm Eradication Program was initiated. India will have to wait until August 1999 before an application can be made for a dracunculiasis free status certificate as 3 full years free of cases must elapse before the application for this certificate is made.