Training of eye care workers and their integration in Gazankulu's comprehensive health services.
An eye care and blindness prevention programme, integrated into the region's comprehensive health care, has been introduced in Gazankulu (Northern Transvaal). Training of eye care workers takes place at primary and secondary levels of health care, the ophthalmic nurse acting as a key person in the scheme. Benefits and constraints are discussed.
D000353:Africa, Southern; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D003150:Community Health Workers / Q000193:education*; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care; D004506:Education, Nursing; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006769:Hospitals, General / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000193:education