![]() Brij Mohan Bhanot for the care bestowed in publication of this book. In conclusion, I wish to express my gratitude to all those undergraduate and postgraduate students whose comments and encouragement has helped me to keep the book upto-date. ![]() 121h Five Year Plan replaces the l l 1h Plan. The other topics of interest are Global Hunger Index, the current situation about Millennium Development Goals, revised classification of adverse events following immunization, the new and updated matter about child and maternal mortality, Mission Indradhanush (launched on 25th December 2014), and many more. The chapter also contains details about NACP-IV, latest on RNTCP, malaria and leprosy. Chapter on Health Programmes in India now contains new plans introduced in 20 i.e., National Health Mission, National Urban Health Mission, RMNCH+A strategy (2013), India Newborn Action Plan (2014) etc. Soil transmitted helminthiasis contains new matter. Ebola Virus Disease has been included in re-emerging Diseases. These regimens have been covered in detail. Extensive work is going on in MOR-TB investigations and treatment in different situations, e.g., adult tubercular cases, paediatric cases, TB with HIV/AIDS, during pregnancy etc. These definitions now replace the 2006 definitions. WHO has issued updated guidance on definitions of cases and treatment of tuberculosis to accomodate diagnosis using Xpert, MIB/ RIF and other WHO endorsed molecular tests. New treatment and diagnostic directives (2013) against malaria by Government of India have been incorporated. ![]() The Chapter on Communicable Diseases now contains the new treatment guidelines released by WHO (2013) for HIV/AIDS and December 2014 guidelines for post-exposure prophylaxis of HIV and use of cotrimoxazole in HIV cases. ![]() The book has been thoroughly updated and revised. This new edition is in keeping with the tradition of release of new editions at regular intervals, with the objective to match the pace of everchanging subject matter. It is indeed gratifying that this book has seen twenty two successful editions and is now entering the twenty-third edition with a brand new look. The Book is dedicated to the revered memory of my husband DR. ![]()
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