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Communicable diseases in south-east Asia: call for papers.

Authors :
Narain, Jai P.
Shah, Naman K.
Source :
Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Sep2008, Vol. 86 Issue 9, p660-660. 1p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on the innovative strategies being implemented to address various issues related to the communicable diseases in South-East Asia. It states that Multidrug-resistant malaria, including artemisinin resistance at the border of Cambodia and Thailand, threatens to jeopardize the provision of effective antimalarial treatment worldwide. According to the article, the social insurance scheme in Thailand, national rural health mission in India, and the partnership between the government and non government in Bangladesh are examples of those who are taking steps to address the concerns of the poor and to ensure equity and social justice in health area.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00429686
Volume :
86
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34245731
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2471/BLT.08.057711