Technology for basic health care in developing nations

It is argued that realistic planning can lead to the optimum utilization of limited resources available in developing nations. For example, the disease pattern among the rural and the economically backward in urban areas deserves priority attention. A lot has been achieved in these nations in the last two decades by the eradication of diseases like the plague and small pox and the control of epidemics. The rate of infant mortality and higher longevity are the other notable achievements. All these are directly attributed to the proper application of technology. Simple, rugged and reliable instruments are the answer to providing basic care to millions of poor in these nations, who form 80% of population. Guidelines for approaching the problems in a realistic and feasible way are indicated.<>