WHO AND INDIA : WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO RURAL INDIA BY SWAPNA AVASTI (HARDCOVER)

Book Description

WHO and India by Swapna Avasti is an academic work examining the relationship between India and the World Health Organization (WHO), with emphasis on public health, health policy, and international cooperation. Bibliographic records identify Swapna Avasti as the author and Pragun Publications as the publisher. The book is a hardcover and carries ISBN 9789382894186 (ISBN-10: 9382894187). 

The book provides a useful overview of India’s engagement with the WHO and the role of international health organizations in addressing public-health concerns. It can help readers understand how global health initiatives and policies intersect with India’s national health priorities.

Major themes

• Origin and objectives of the World Health Organization.

• India’s relationship and cooperation with the WHO.

• Development of public-health policies and programmes in India.

• International cooperation in healthcare and disease prevention.

• Maternal and child health.

• Communicable diseases and their control.

• Health education and community health.

• Nutrition and healthcare services.

• The role of international organizations in improving health standards.

• Challenges facing India’s public-health system.

• India’s participation in global health initiatives.