| Publisher |
Prabhat Prakashan |
| Publication Year |
2016 |
| ISBN-13 |
9789351865223 |
| ISBN-10 |
9789351865223 |
| Binding |
Hardcover |
| Number of Pages |
166 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Dimensions (Cms) |
20 x 14 x 2 |
| Weight (grms) |
281 |
Kala-azar, I.E. Visceral leishmaniasis (vl) is a menace to the state of Bihar, affecting a large chunk of population. One-third cases of kala-azar are reported from Bihar itself, as per report of who. Diagnosis and case detections are done by RK39. Miltefosine has been rolled out in 16 highly endemic districts of Bihar, whereas other districts have the coverage of amphotericin B. And sodium stibo gluconate as the treatment drugs. What is more perplexing is the spreading of kala-azar foci to the newer districts in the state of Bihar, which were previously completely free from the disease. In addition to the Department of health of the Govt. Of Bihar, many developmental partners are also working in the state towards kala-azar elimination, but to our dismay, each of them is working in an isolation. What is needed here is a systematic and integrated approach towards tackling the menace of the disease. The aim of this work is to draw the attention of readers as well as policy make Rs to secure integration of the solitary efforts towards elimination of kala-azar at one platform and to enforce newer evidence based strategies in the state.
Ganga Kumar
Ganga Kumar is taking care of multiple portfolios and serving dedicatedly as a Managing Director, a Special Secretary and an Addl. CEO at Bihar State Building Construction Corporation Ltd., Building Construction Department and Bihar Foundation respectively. He has also been awarded with many awards including Viswesaraiya Memorial Award in 2014 for outstanding contribution in engineering sector in Bihar. He has done his Post Graduation and M.Phil. He has keen interest in academics and has published a number of books on ‘cultural diversity’ of Bihar. Apart from this, since last 5 years, he is working for cancer awareness programmes and www.biharekvirasat.com campaign.
Ragini Mishra
Dr. Ragini Mishra, a CSIR-UGC and ICMR fellow, has completed her undergraduate and postgraduate course in Zoology. She is Doctorate (Ph.D.) She is University Gold Medalist and has been awarded Young Scientist Award for her research work. She has written several books and papers in national and international journals on health related issues. She has also mentored under and post-graduate students on various areas of Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Nutrition. She is presently working as State Epidemiologist at State Health Society, Govt. of Bihar.
Ganga Kumar
,Ragini Mishra
Prabhat Prakashan