Health care in Sarawak's jungles

ABSTRACT

A primary health care system is being developed in Baram District, Sarawak, Malaysia, for the benefit of the Penans, who until recently, were largely nomadic. Many of them are now attempting to adopt a settled mode of existence, and this in itself creates special health problems because the people lack the skills needed for living in one place. Substantial progress has already been achieved in mother and child care and in immunization coverage