Success stories of public health in 2016

Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4

Abstract

There are 28 success stories of 2016 among the numerous ones that we have collectively achieved. They include WHO's fight against Communicable as well as Non-Communicable diseases including Zica virus infection, Leprosy, Yellow Fever, Cancer and Diabetes as well as antimicrobial resistance among other "health related states and events".

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Ravindra Prasad, Dr. Shubhashish Sircar, Dr. Matin Ahmad Khan, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Dr. Vijay Kumar Yadawa

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Dr. Ravindra Prasad, Dr. Shubhashish Sircar, Dr. Matin Ahmad Khan, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Dr. Vijay Kumar Yadawa (2017). Success stories of public health in 2016. International Journal of Medical and Health Research, 3(4), 101-106. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-584907