42. Sudlow, M. Respiratory Diseases in Palestinian Refugees, Gaza - Assignment Report. WHO Regional Office For The Eastern Mediterranean, 1987: 19 pp.

The report presents descriptive statistics concerning the prevalence of tuberculosis, asthma and acute respiratory infections among refugees in the Gaza Strip. The author reviews practices in the control, treatment and management of tuberculosis, asthma and acute respiratory infections in UNRWA clinics the Gaza Strip.

Recommendations regarding tuberculosis management include continuation of the BCG vaccination program, shifting away from hospitalization in most cases, revising current treatment procedures, better communication between the involved staff, standardization of treatment procedures in all clinics, directing efforts towards high-risk groups and further documentation of cases.

Recommendations regarding asthma management include monitoring respiratory function of patients, setting up guidelines for treatment and upgrading treatment practices in the future, consultation of UNRWA pulmonologists if necessary, collecting data from clinics to determine morbidity and mortality rates and conducting a study on the prevalence of asthma.

Recommendations regarding acute respiratory infections treatment include setting up guidelines for treatment, monitoring the sensitivity of bacteria causing respiratory infections, regular reviewing of vaccination programs and health education programs.