Where There is No Doctor

‘Where There is No Doctor’ is the most widely used health education book in tropical and sub-tropical developing countries. Based on David Werner's experiences, it was originally written in Spanish. It has since been revised and has sold over one million copies and been translated into over 100 languages. It is available for free as a PDF from the publisher (Hesperian). It covers all aspects of people's health ranging from diarrhoea to malaria and bone fractures and ringworm. Special emphasis is placed on hygiene, a healthy diet and vaccinations, and the book explains to readers what they can do themselves and how to prevent, recognise and treat many common sicknesses.