PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Bingham, J S TI - Zimbabwe: land of hope and ... AID - 10.1136/sti.57.3.184 DP - 1981 Jun 01 TA - The British Journal of Venereal Diseases PG - 184--186 VI - 57 IP - 3 4099 - http://sti.bmj.com/content/57/3/184.short 4100 - http://sti.bmj.com/content/57/3/184.full SO - Br J Vener Dis1981 Jun 01; 57 AB - Control of the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is one of the immense medical problems facing Zimbabwe. The recent war has seriously disrupted the medical services, which used to be one of the best in Africa. Health care facilities for the STDs are limited, but the enthusiasm and determination of the medical and allied professions--together with the potential wealth of the country--should lead to a steady improvement.