[Evaluation of management of asthma African adults. National survey among general physicians from Ivory Coast].

A cross sectional study of asthma management of adults in Africa based on an anonymous questionnaire was conducted among 149 general practitioners working in the principal 18 cities in the Ivory Coast located in 6 geographical regions drawn for the purpose of this study. Data collected included: complementary tests prescribed at first diagnosis, typical prescriptions for acute asthma and for long-term control, knowledge of metered-dose inhalation techniques, regular measurement of FEV1 and prescription of sports activities. Forty-one percent of the physicians were unaware of the usefulness of expiration volume measurements and FEV1 measurements were prescribed by only 8%.

[Waterworks and public health in Ivory Coast].

In Ivory Coast, the provision for good drinking water has received priority attention since 1973. The National Water-works Programme which started in 1975, is progressing satisfactorily. All over the country, villages and towns are being equipped with hydraulic machines and other structures for the production and distribution of good drinking water.